assent

/əˈsɛnt/ /əˈsɛnt/ /əˈsɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of agreement or approval

“She gave her assent to the proposal.”

2. verb

to give or show approval or agreement

“The committee assented to the new policy.”

3. verb

to agree or consent to something

“The judge assented to the plea bargain.”

4. noun

a formal expression of agreement or approval

“The treaty required the signatures of all parties as a formal assent.”

Synonyms

  • agreement
  • concurrence
  • consent

Antonyms

  • disagreement
  • objection