Definitions

1. noun

the fact or condition of giving or withholding one’s permission or agreement, especially in relation to a sexual activity.

“The university emphasized the importance of consentment in all student relationships.”

2. noun

permission or agreement, especially in relation to a particular action or plan.

“The government obtained consentment from the local community before building the new highway.”

3. noun

a formal agreement or permission, especially in a legal or official context.

“The company obtained consentment from the regulatory body before launching its new product.”