Meaning & Definition of Consenting in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Expressing agreement or giving permission, especially in the context of participation.

  Example Sentence: Both parties are consenting to the terms of the contract.

• Definition: Having the mental capacity to agree or give permission.

  Example Sentence: The consenting adult signed the release form.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Latin 'consentire', meaning 'to agree' or 'to feel together'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• informed consent: A process by which a fully informed person can participate in choices about their health care.
• consenting adult: An adult who has the legal capacity to consent to a particular action or agreement.
• mutual consent: Agreement that is acceptable to both parties involved.

Translations

• Spanish: consentimiento

• French: consentement

• German: Einwilligung

• Russian: согласие

Related Words

• consent: Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

• assent: The expression of approval or agreement.

Slang Meanings of consenting

• Meaning: Thumbs up

  Example Sentence: When they asked if she was okay with the plans, she just gave a thumbs up.

• Meaning: Green light

  Example Sentence: After discussing it, they finally gave the project the green light.