n.
permission for something to happen or be done.
v.
(
often consent to)
give permission.
▸agree to do something.
Phrase
- informed consent
permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. consente (n.), consentir (v.), from L. consentire, from con- ‘together’ + sentire ‘feel’.
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