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Definition consent in British English

consent verb

[intransitive] verb
/kənˈsent/
1

to give approval for something

Example

The child's parents would not consent to the treatment.

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2

to agree to do something

Example

The defence must show that the victim had consented.

Example

He consented to answer their question.

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Definition consent in British English