assent

Definition

To agree to a proposal.

Etymology

From Middle English assent (noun) and assenten (verb), from Old French assent (noun) and assentir (verb), from Latin assentiō.

Example Sentences

• "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
• "The princess assented to all that was suggested."
• "To assent to the words Of medieval law To pay a corporal price To death, by lapidation"

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