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Consent means to agree to do something or to give permission. (verb)

An example of consent is for a parent to sign a permission slip for his child to go on a field trip.

Consent is the permission given for something. (noun)

An example of consent is a parent's approval of her teenage daughter spending time with her new boyfriend.

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CONSENSUS (abbreviation)

consensus estimate

consensus estimate (investment)

consensus rating or consensus estimate

consent (synonyms)

consent (legal)

consent agreement

consent decree (business)