consent
verb (used without object)
to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
consenting
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present participleof consent.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
consent.
consentverb (used without object)to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
Example Sentences
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These "pre-mortem" tissue samples came from consenting patients undergoing heart bypass procedures at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a secure and mutually consenting relationship, of course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
He suggests Washington’s funding could require state officers “to enter separate contracts with the federal government consenting to answer suits under RLUIPA.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
If a journalist wants an on-the-record interview with someone in Objection’s orbit, they are asked to sign an agreement consenting in advance to the tribunal’s jurisdiction.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
The Fireball is aggressive but more tolerant of its own species than most dragons, sometimes consenting to share its territory with up to two others.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
