Consent



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解释

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• v. 同意, 允许
• ［英］ v. 同意, 允许 ( give agreement )
• ［记］ con+sent ( 感觉) -> 共同感觉 -> 同意

Webster Collegiate

I. intransitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French consentir, from Latin consentire, from com- + sentire to feel — more at sense
• Date: 13th century
• 1. to give assent or approval ; agree <consent to being tested
• 2. archaic to be in concord in opinion or sentiment
• Synonyms: see assent
• ? consenter noun
• ? consentingly adverb

II. noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another ; acquiescence <he shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties — U.S. Constitution
• 2. agreement as to action or opinion; specifically voluntary agreement by a people to organize a civil society and give authority to the government

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