[kənˈsɛnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
(e.g: no change may be made without the consent of all the partners)


Phrases:
- by common consent
- informed consent

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French consente (noun), consentir (verb), from Latin consentire, from con- ‘together’ + sentire ‘feel’

[kənˈsɛnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give permission for something to happen
(e.g: he consented to a search by a detective)


Phrases:
- by common consent
- informed consent

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French consente (noun), consentir (verb), from Latin consentire, from con- ‘together’ + sentire ‘feel’