consent
C1Academic AWL-3UK /kənˈsent/US /kənˈsent/
Meaning
noun
permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
“The written consent of a parent is required.”
verb
to agree to something or give your permission for something
“When she told them what she intended, they readily consented.”
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