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consent

 

[kษ™nหˆsษ›nt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

legal

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Synonyms

agreement, approval, authorization, permission.

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Word Description / Examples
consent

Used when someone is giving their explicit and informed permission, often in a legal or formal setting.

  • She had to sign a consent form before the surgery
  • He asked for her consent before sharing the document
permission

Used when someone is allowed to do something, generally in everyday situations or less formal contexts.

  • Can I have permission to go to the party? He asked for his mother's permission to leave the table
agreement

Refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized in writing.

  • They reached an agreement after hours of negotiation
  • The agreement between the companies was beneficial to both sides
approval

Typically used when someone in a position of authority accepts or gives a positive judgment about something.

  • The project will proceed once we get approvals from all departments
  • She showed her approval by nodding enthusiastically
authorization

Used when someone is granted the official power or right to do something, often in a formal or official capacity.

  • Employees need authorization to access the secure area
  • The manager gave his authorization for the purchase

Examples of usage

  • He did not give his consent to the use of his name in the advertisement.
  • She signed the form giving her informed consent for the medical procedure.
  • The company required written consent from all participants before using their personal information.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To give permission for something to happen or to agree to do something.

Synonyms

agree, approve, authorize, permit.

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Word Description / Examples
consent

This is used when giving formal permission or agreement for something to happen. It often involves a process and is associated with formal or legal settings.

  • She gave her consent to the medical procedure.
  • Parental consent is required for school trips.
agree

This is used when two or more people have the same opinion or make a mutual decision. It is common in everyday conversation and doesn't imply formality or legal implications.

  • We all agree that the plan is a good one.
  • Do you agree with his point of view?
permit

This word implies giving formal permission, often through a policy or regulation, and can also mean any physical document granting permission. It is less formal than 'authorize' but more formal than 'agree'.

  • Smoking is not permitted in this area.
  • He received a permit to build a garage.
approve

This word is used when someone in a position of power or authority officially sanctions or accepts something. It often suggests a higher level of authority or formal evaluation.

  • The manager must approve your request for leave.
  • The committee approved the new policy.
authorize

This is used when someone grants official power or permission to do something. It is formal and often used in legal, official, or business contexts.

  • She is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
  • The officer authorized the search of the premises.

Examples of usage

  • Before conducting the experiment, the participants must consent to the terms and conditions.
  • She refused to consent to the sale of her property without proper compensation.

Translations

Translations of the word "consent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consentimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคฎเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zustimmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persetujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆ„ (ใฉใ†ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consentimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rฤฑza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์˜ (๋™์˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงูู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ souhlas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบhlas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆ„ (tรณngyรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soglasje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samรพykki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะปั–ัั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ razฤฑlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consentimiento

Etymology

The word 'consent' originated from the Latin word 'consentire', which means 'to feel together'. In English, it first appeared in the 13th century with the meaning of 'feeling together, agreeing'. Over the centuries, the word evolved to its current usage in legal and formal contexts, signifying permission or agreement.

See also: consensus, consenting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,635, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.