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assent definition

as·sent (ə sent′)

intransitive verb

to express acceptance of an opinion, proposal, etc.; agree (to); concur

Etymology: ME assenten < OFr assenter < L assentari < assentire < ad-, to + sentire, to feel: see send

noun

consent or agreement; concurrence

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