consent

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The latter charge, comprising a breach of allegiance owed to a sovereign or state, was crucial because it was not subject to reprieve or commutation by the governor without consent of the Legislature.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Since October 7, settlers have established more than 175 farms and outposts in the West Bank with the tacit consent of Israeli authorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

For surveillance pay specifically, the bill would prohibit companies from using workers’ personal data — without their consent — to determine what they’re paid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange tasked with appointing his replacement.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

She would go to the school at siesta time with the consent of her parents, to whom Pilar Ternera had paid the other half of her savings.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez