Pronunciation: /əˈsɛnt/
noun the expression of approval or agreement
A1 I nodded in assent when asked if I wanted more tea.
A2 The group members gave their assent to the plan by raising their hands.
B1 The board of directors gave their assent to the new budget proposal.
B2 She gave her assent to the terms of the contract after careful consideration.
C1 His assent to the merger was crucial in finalizing the deal.
C2 The CEO's assent was the final step in approving the company's expansion plans.
verb to express approval or agreement
A1 She assented to his proposal with a nod.
A2 The group assented to the decision to go on a hike.
B1 The committee members assented to the new policy after much discussion.
B2 The shareholders assented to the merger of the two companies.
C1 The president assented to the treaty, signaling a new era of cooperation.
C2 The judge assented to the plea deal, ending the lengthy trial.
formal The board members gave their assent to the proposed changes.
informal I asked my friends if they were okay with the plan, and they all assented.
slang I didn't really want to go, but I assented to avoid any drama.
figurative Her silence was taken as assent to the terms of the agreement.
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