Consenting

/kənˈsɛntɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Giving permission or agreeing to something.

The parents are consenting to their child's participation in the study.

Expressing agreement to a proposal or a decision.

After a long discussion, the team members were consenting to the new policy.

Acknowledging and accepting a situation or request.

She felt pressure but ended up consenting to the plans for the weekend.

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

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.

consent

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

assent

The expression of approval or agreement.

Thumbs up

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

Green light

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