Looking up...
implicit consent
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt kənˈsɛnt/
consent given through actions or behavior
The doctor assumed implicit consent when the patient didn't object to the procedure.
The doctor believed the patient agreed by not refusing.
Law
formal
Consent inferred from a person's actions, behavior, or silence rather than explicit verbal or written agreement.
In some jurisdictions, continuing to use a service after a privacy policy update may imply implicit consent.
Using a service after changes suggests agreement without direct confirmation.
The court ruled that implicit consent could not replace explicit consent in medical procedures.
Legal decisions often require clear, direct agreement for certain actions.
Implicit consent is often legally weaker than explicit consent and may not hold up in court.
Collocations
implied consentsimilar but broader term including legal presumptionsexplicit consentdirect, clear agreement
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal Context
Implicit consent is often insufficient for high-stakes decisions like medical treatments.
Gold Rule
Clarity in Consent
For legal protection, explicit consent is preferred over implicit.
Word Origin
From Latin 'implicitus' (involved) and 'consentire' (to agree).
Usage Notes
Common in legal, medical, and digital privacy contexts. Not always legally binding.
Word Breakdown
implicit
involved or understood without being stated
rootconsent
permission or agreement
rootEnglish Dictionary