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consent

[kuhn-sent] / kənˈsɛnt /




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Enfield Council sought to evict Toby Carvery over what it described as serious breaches of its lease, claiming the tree was felled without the council's knowledge or consent.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Last week, the same plaintiffs sued the joint venture, HRP Fisher Island, in state court to prevent the sale of the land to the county without the Fisher Island parties’ consent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While her father was out of the country her mother sent her to a "camp" to be cared for without his consent.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The scandal led to prosecutions and convictions of some officers, and a federal consent decree that mandated reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Perhaps your sister will consent to be our Bonder.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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