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consents

  • plural
    of consent.
    consent
    verb (used without object)
    to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
  • present tense form
    of consent (3rd person singular).
    consent
    verb (used without object)
    to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).

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Wolford involves a Hawaiʻi law that prohibits individuals from carrying guns on private property unless the owner affirmatively consents.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

He said the company is still seeking relevant licenses and legal consents, so they do not have a launch date and it "may take some time".

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to conditions, including regulatory approvals, client consents and the support of Janus Henderson’s shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025

And he can remain on our soil only when the sovereign — in the U.S., that’s “We the People” — consents to it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025

He fumbles with the lighter before it consents to spark.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern