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To assent is to acknowledge something, agree to something or surrender to something. (verb)
- An example of a situation in which a parent may assent is when her child continues to whine for candy.
- An example of assent is when you nod your head in response to a request.
An assent is a situation in which an agreement oracquiescencehas occurred. (noun)
- An example of an assent is when two parties are able to sign paperwork after mediation.
- An example of an assent is when a parent gives in to a child's crying and gives her what she wants.
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