Consent
/kənˈsɛnt/noun
Agreement or permission for something to happen or be done.
Did you know?In medieval legal contexts, consent was often seen as a magical bond that could empower agreements and contracts, reflecting a deep connection between language and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
consensus
“A feeling together or agreement among a group.”
Latin
Latin
consentire
“To feel together, to agree, combining 'con-' (together) and 'sentire' (to feel).”
Old French
Old French
consentir
“To agree or grant permission.”
Middle English
Middle English
consenten
“To agree or give assent.”
Modern English
English
consent
“Formal agreement or permission.”