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
In both cases, organizations submitted emails and comments to regulators using real people’s identities without their knowledge or consent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Rather, he wrote, “a nation is a soul, a spiritual principle,” made up of “a rich legacy of memories” combined with “present-day consent, the desire to live together.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
I consent to that second point to avoid further argument.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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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