unconsent

/ˌʌnˈkɒnsɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or state of refusing or withholding consent, especially in a medical or legal context

“The patient’s unconsent to the procedure was due to a lack of understanding about the risks involved.”

2. verb

to refuse or withhold consent, especially in a medical or legal context

“The doctor had to unconsent the patient from the treatment due to a change in her medical condition.”

Synonyms

  • nonconsent
  • objection
  • refusal

Antonyms

  • agreement
  • consent