Pronunciation

/kənˈsɛnt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. Permission or agreement given willingly. 2. The act of agreeing or complying with a request or proposal. 3. A statement expressing such agreement. 4. (medicine) The presence of a disease-causing microorganism in a sample.
• Verb: To agree to something; permit or give permission. 2. To assent verbally.

Phrases

• “Give consent to” means to agree or permit something.
• “Without your consent” signifies that someone’s permission is required.
• “Informed consent” is the process where a person voluntarily agrees to participate in a medical treatment or procedure after being fully informed about it.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She signed the contract after giving her written consent.”
• Verb: “The patient was asked to consent to the surgery before it began.”
• Informed Consent: “The doctor explained the risks and obtained the patient’s informed consent for the procedure.”

Synonyms

• Agreement
• Approval
• Assent
• Permission
• Authorization
• Consentment
• Approval (for a request)

Antonyms

• Disagreement
• Denial
• Refusal
• Objection
• Opposition