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consent

/kənˈsɛnt/
noun
  1. Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
    • The doctor asked for the patient's consent before starting the treatment.
    • You need your parents' consent to go on the school trip.
    • By signing the form, you give your consent to the terms of service.
Synonyms
permissionapprovalauthorization
Antonyms
refusal
verb
  1. To give permission or agree to something.
    • He would not consent to the changes in the plan.
    • She consented to help with the charity event.
    • The owner consented to the use of the land for the festival.
Synonyms
assentagree
Antonyms
deny
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