Word 'consent' in Other Languages
- consent in Assamese অসমীয়া
- consent in Bengali বাংলা
- consent in Bodo बड़ो
- consent in Dogri डोगरी
- consent in English
- consent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- consent in Hindi हिन्दी
- consent in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- consent in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- consent in Konkani कोंकणी
- consent in Maithili মৈথিলী
- consent in Malayalam മലയാളം
- consent in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- consent in Marathi मराठी
- consent in Nepali नेपाली
- consent in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- consent in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- consent in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- consent in Santali
- consent in Sindhi سنڌي
- consent in Tamil தமிழ்
- consent in Telugu తెలుగు
- consent in Urdu اُردُو
Consent
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /kənˈsɛnt/
Phonetic: kuhn-SENT
Definitions
- (Noun) Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
- (Verb) To agree to something or give approval.
Usage Examples
- She gave her consent before the procedure.
- Without parental consent, minors cannot participate in the survey.
- He consented to the terms of the contract.
Etymology
From Latin consentire, meaning "to agree, to feel together," formed from con- ("together") + sentire ("to feel").
Synonyms
- Agreement
- Approval
- Permission
- Assent
Antonyms
- Refusal
- Denial
- Disapproval
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Consentimiento | kon-sen-tee-MYEN-to |
| French | Consentement | kon-san-te-MAWN |
| German | Zustimmung | TSOO-shti-mung |
| Hindi | सहमति (Sahamati) | sa-ha-ma-tee |
| Tamil | ஒப்புதல் (Opputhal) | op-pu-thal |
| Bengali | সম্মতি (Shommoti) | shom-mo-tee |
| Telugu | సమ్మతి (Sammati) | sam-ma-ti |
| Marathi | संमती (Sammati) | sam-ma-ti |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /kənˈsɛnt/
American English: /kənˈsɛnt/ (no significant variation)
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 14th century, primarily in legal, ethical, and medical contexts.
Cultural Nuances
Consent plays a crucial role in law, medicine, and personal relationships, ensuring ethical decision-making and mutual respect.
More Information
In modern legal and social discourse, consent is a fundamental principle, especially in contracts, medical procedures, and interpersonal relationships.