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assent
assent
NounTransitive Verb
pl: assentspast: assentedpp: assenteding: assenting
This term carries a formal, often legal or official weight, suggesting a deliberate act of granting permission or agreeing to a proposal. It is frequently used in governmental or institutional contexts, such as the royal assent required for a bill to become law.
It is distinct from simple agreement in that it implies a hierarchical or procedural approval. While agreement can be a mutual feeling, assent is typically the formal response to a request or a specific motion.
Meanings
Phrasal Verbs
assent to
to express agreement or approval to a proposal or request
The board of directors finally assented to the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.