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give consent
/ɡɪv kənˈsɛnt/
to agree to something
The patient must give consent before any medical procedure.
A patient must agree to a medical procedure before it can be performed.
Law
formal
to formally agree to or approve of something, especially in a legal or medical context
The contract requires both parties to give consent before signing.
Both parties must formally agree before signing the contract.
Often used in legal and medical contexts where explicit permission is required.
general
to allow or permit something to happen, often after careful consideration
She gave her consent to the use of her image in the advertisement.
She allowed her image to be used in the advertisement after agreeing.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
give informed consentto agree after being fully informed about the risks and benefitsgive written consentto provide formal, documented approval
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Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal settings, consent must often be given in writing and be fully informed.
Gold Rule
Ethical Considerations
Consent must always be freely given, without coercion or deception.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'consent' (from Old French 'consentir'), meaning to agree or approve.
Usage Notes
In legal and medical contexts, consent is often required to be 'informed' (fully explained) and 'voluntary' (given freely).
Word Breakdown
give
to provide or allow
verbconsent
permission or agreement
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