implied consent

noun

Law.

1. a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of implied consent¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Cutler was charged with DUI, possession of a handgun while under the influence, failure to exercise due care and violating implied consent.

From Los Angeles Times

All four charges against Cutler — which also included failure to exercise due care and violating implied consent — were misdemeanors.

From Los Angeles Times

The form, she told the BBC, had the mobile numbers of both father and son, which implied consent.

From BBC

But the judge found Bradbrook had produced no evidence or witnesses to support her claim that she had implied consent from people working within the bank to damage its windows.

From BBC

Britain too outlawed it in 1991, saying the "implied consent" could not be "seriously maintained" nowadays.

From BBC