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assent

nounfeminineformal/ɐnuˈẽsiɐ/low

a·nu·ên·ci·a

Definition

The act or effect of assenting; consent, approval, authorization.
The contract was signed with the assent of all parties involved.
Her assent was necessary for the procedure to continue.
Common collocations
give one's assentwith the assent ofobtain assent

Etymology

Do latim 'annuentia', de 'annuere' (assentir com a cabeça).

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