B2nounformallawhealth
US/kənˈsent/
UK/kənˈsent/
permission for something to happen, or agreement to do something
In context
Doctors need the patient's written consent before an operation.
You shouldn't post photos of other people's children without their parents' consent.
The app collects your data without asking for consent.
Words that go with consent
verb + noun
- give consentBoth parents must give consent for the school trip.
noun + preposition
- without consentThey used his photo in the ad without consent.
- by mutual consentThe contract was ended by mutual consent.
adjective + noun
- written consentWe need your written consent to share your medical records.
- informed consentEvery person in the study gave informed consent.
noun + noun
- consent formPlease sign the consent form before the vaccination.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My parents gave consent with my plan to study abroad.Correct: My parents gave consent to my plan to study abroad.