informed consent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of informed consent
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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"We must foster a culture in which sexual assault is inexcusable and ensure our community is empowered and understands informed consent," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Decisions this important deserve second opinions, informed consent and more than one story.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing about 160,000 actors and other performers, has been demanding informed consent, fair compensation, more control and transparency over the use of digital replicas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
But the IOM insisted the "humanitarian assistance to migrants" it provides is "strictly voluntary and based on informed consent."
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
The term informed consent first appeared in court documents in 1957, in a civil court ruling on the case of a patient named Martin Salgo.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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