consent vs assent
Definitions
noun
- permission to do something
verb
- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Examples
On the taxes proposed she said, "Those concerned by our wish list's ` nanny state 'implications might helpfully redirect their focus to the many unseen measures intentionally adopted by the food industry to shape our behaviour … It seems that without our knowledge or consent we are subject to the pervasive' nannying 'activities of industry.
The relationship between a woman and her clinician should be built on trust, and the benefits and the risks of a procedure such as an episiotomy must be openly discussed to ensure truly informed consent.
Defence lawyers routinely accuse victims who failed to make 'vigorous enough' protests, as in fact having consented.
Definitions
noun
- agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
verb
- to agree or express agreement
Examples
Second, that the entire Reichstag assented to the declarations made by the speakers on Tuesday that the Emperor had exceeded his constitutional prerogatives in private discussion with foreigners concerning Germany's attitude on controverted questions.
By convention, this assent is always forthcoming.
The Executive undertakes to produce a coherent programme of government which the parliament is duty bound to scrutinise, debate and give assent to.
