consent
Example Sentences
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By making clear how a government should never act, Congress implied what was meant by just governance with the consent of those governed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Typically, executors have the authority to sell property without needing unanimous consent from all heirs.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent — the onus of privacy rights should not be on the victim.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He suggested if the government wanted to withhold or redact some of the information not relevant to national security or diplomatic relations, MPs should give their consent.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Therefore I beg a prohibition against using any wheel machines, either for grinding or bruising or any furnaces like mine, without my consent.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing consent
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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The Bill of Rights
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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