as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we had to get our neighbor's consent in order to trim the tree from his side
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as in to assent
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
refused to consent to the marriage
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Recent Examples of consent
Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
These types of claims are generally where a neighbor is intruding onto your property and causing damage without any consent to do so.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Companies can also set clear rules around when AI notetakers are appropriate, require explicit disclosure and consent before recording begins, and limit how transcripts are distributed, avoiding automatic emails to entire teams.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
These types of claims are generally where a neighbor is intruding onto your property and causing damage without any consent to do so.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Virginia also enacted a bill that aims to curb the addictive nature of social media by limiting users under 16 to one hour per day of social media use unless parents consent, which took effect in January.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consent
Noun
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seizure of one's property without the permission of the owner/possessor or a warrant.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Petro finally assented, after several former Colombian Presidents offered to help smooth things over, and the relationship calmed down.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Key to the proposal, which is similar to one former President Joe Biden made more than a year ago, is Hamas assenting both to be disarmed and removed from governing Gaza.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Sep. 2025
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States participate in that system to promote safety — not to revisit or reinterpret federal work-authorization determinations during traffic stops.—
Bhupinder Kaur,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Blanche sought authorization to perform a PIT maneuver with the Accord to end the pursuit, which was granted by Sgt.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the length of a stopgap bill depends on what Democrats agree to.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Consent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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