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Consent

usgb/kənˈsent/Volume
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Explicit Agreement

Consent means clear and unmistakable permission, not a vague agreement or assumption.

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She gave explicit consent by saying 'yes', not just a nod.
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Freely Given

Consent must be given voluntarily without any kind of pressure or manipulation.

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The consent was void as he felt coerced to agree.
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Not Permanent

Once given, consent can be withdrawn; it's not a perpetual agreement.

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Although she initially consented to the interview, she later changed her mind.
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