consent
Meaning
To give formal permission or agreement to a proposal, action, or decision, often after careful consideration of its implications and consequences; implies an active and informed choice rather than mere acquiescence or passive acceptance.
💡 While "consent" often implies voluntary agreement, it is crucial to distinguish it from coercion or manipulation, as true consent must be given freely and with full understanding of the circumstances.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
reviewing
the
proposal
carefully
,
Maria
sat
back
and
weighed
the
potential
risks
and
benefits
.
She
hesitated
because
the
timeline
was
tight
and
the
budget
modest
,
but
she
knew
the
decision
would
affect
several
colleagues
.
When
the
team
clarified
how
responsibilities
would
be
distributed
and
answered
her
questions
,
she
felt
informed
enough
to
consent
to
the
revised
schedule
.
Her
agreement
brought
a
sense
of
relief
to
the
group
,
which
quickly
reorganized
tasks
and
set
interim
milestones
.
By
the
end
of
the
afternoon
they
had
a
clear
plan
and
a
shared
commitment
to
meet
the
deadline
.
Common Phrases
informed consent
explicit consent
mutual consent
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