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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

CONSENT, n. [L., to be of one mind, to agree; to think, feel or perceive. See Sense and Assent.]
1. Agreement of the mind to what is proposed or state by another; accord; hence, a yielding of the mind or will to that which is proposed; as, a parent gives his consent to the marriage of his daughter. We generally use this word in cases where power, rights, and claims are concerned. We give consent, when we yield that which we have a right to withhold; but we do not give consent to a mere opinion, or abstract proposition. In this case, we give our assent. But assent is also used in conceding what we may withhold. We give our assent to the marriage of a daughter. Consequently, assent has a more extensive application than consent. But the distinction is not always observed. Consent often amounts to permission.
Defraud ye not one another, except with consent for a time. 1 Corinthians 7.
2. Accord of minds; agreement; unity of opinion.
All with one consent began to make excuse. Luke 14.
The company of priests murder by consent. Hosea 6.
3. Agreement; coherence; correspondence in parts, qualities, or operation.
Such is the worlds great harmony that springs from union, order, full consent of things.
4. In the animal economy, an agreement, or sympathy, by which one affected part of the system affects some distant part. This consent is supposed to exist in, or be produced by the nerves; and the affections to be communicated from one part to another by means of their ramifications and distribution through the body. Thus, the stone in the bladder, by vellicating the fibers, will produce spasms and colic in the bowels; a shameful thing seen or heard will produce blushing in the cheeks. But many facts indicate that other causes than nervous communication produce sympathy.
CONSENT, v.i. [L. See the Noun.]
1. Literally, to think with another. Hence, to agree or accord. More generally, to agree in mind and will; to yield to what one has the power, the right, or the disposition to withhold, or refuse to grant.
If sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Proverbs 1.
And Saul was consenting to Stephens death. Acts 8.
Only let us consent to them, and they will dwell with us. Genesis 34.
2. To agree.
When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst with him. Psalms 1.
3. To assent.
I consent to the law that it is good. Romans 7. 1 Timothy 6.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: permission to do something; "he indicated his consent" v
1: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution" [syn: accept, consent, go for] [ant: decline, refuse]

Merriam Webster's

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

Oxford Reference Dictionary

v. & n. --v.intr. (often foll. by to) express willingness, give permission, agree. --n. voluntary agreement, permission, compliance. Phrases and idioms: age of consent the age at which consent to sexual intercourse is valid in law. consenting adult 1 an adult who consents to something, esp. a homosexual act. 2 a homosexual. Etymology: ME f. OF consentir f. L consentire (as com-, sentire sens- feel)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Consent Con*sent", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Consented; p. pr. & vb. n Consenting.] [F. consentir, fr. L. consentire, -sensum, to feel together, agree; con- + sentire to feel. See Sense.] 1. To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur. And Saul was consenting unto his death. --Acts. viii. 1. Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much consenting with him in jugdment. --Fuller. 2. To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply. My poverty, but not my will, consents. --Shak. And whispering ``I will ne'er consent,'' -- consented. --Byron. Syn: To accede; yield; assent; comply; agree; allow; concede; permit; admit; concur; acquiesce.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Consent Con*sent", v. t. To grant; to allow; to assent to; to admit. [Obs.] Interpreters . . . will not consent it to be a true story. --Milton.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Consent Con*sent", n. [Cf. OF. consent.] 1. Agreement in opinion or sentiment; the being of one mind; accord. All with one consent began to make exuse. --Luke xiv. 18. They feil together all, as by consent. --Shak. 2. Correspondence in parts, qualities, or operations; agreement; harmony; coherence. The melodious consent of the birds. --Holland. Such is the world's great harmony that springs From union, order, full consent of things. --Pope. 3. Voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission. Thou wert possessed of David's throne By free consent of all. --Milton. 4. (Law) Capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power and free action. 5. (Physiol.) Sympathy. See Sympathy, 4. Syn: Assent; acquiescence; concurrence; agreement; approval; permission. See Assent. Age of consent (Law), an age, fixed by statute and varying in different jurisdictions, at which one is competent to give consent. Sexual intercourse with a female child under the age of consent is punishable as rape.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(consents, consenting, consented) 1. If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it. (FORMAL) At approximately
11:30 p.m., Pollard finally gave his consent to the search... Can my child be medically examined without my consent? N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss 2. If you consent to something, you agree to do it or to allow it to be done. (FORMAL) He finally consented to go... He asked Ginny if she would consent to a small celebration after the christening... I was a little surprised when she consented. = agree VERB: V to-inf, V to n/-ing, V 3. see also age of consent

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kon-sent': The verb implies compliance with the guidance and direction of another, and, therefore, a secondary and subordinate relation of approval, sympathy and concurrence on the part of the one who consents. He does not take the initiative, but yields to what the principal proposes. The phrase ek sumphonou, "by consent," means "by mutual agreement" (1Co 7:5), both parties concerned being placed on an equality. "With one consent" (Ze 3:9, Hebrew "with one shoulder"; Lu 14:18) suggests, although it does not necessarily imply, the result of deliberation and consultation; it may have no other force than that of unanimity.

H. E. Jacobs

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

I. n. 1. Concurrence, assent, approval. 2. Concord, accord, agreement, unison, consensus, co-operation, harmony, coherence. 3. Acquiescence, compliance. II. v. n. 1. Agree (as to a matter of conduct), assent, concur, yield assent, give consent. 2. Yield, comply, acquiesce, accede.

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