assent n : agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly" [syn: acquiescence] v : to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" [syn: accede, acquiesce] [ant: dissent]

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛnt

Verb

1. To agree to, give approval to.

Noun

1. agreement, act of agreeing

   The act received the Royal Assent.

Related terms

• assentor

Assent can refer to:

• A Belgian village between Bekkevoort and Diest.
• Offer and acceptance
• Royal Assent

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