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Approval vs. Consent

Approval and Consent Definitions

Approval

The act or an instance of approving.

Consent

To give assent, as to the proposal of another; agree
Consent to medical treatment.
Consent to going on a business trip.
Consent to see someone on short notice.

Approval

An official approbation; a sanction.

Consent

(Archaic) To be of the same mind or opinion.

Approval

Favorable regard; commendation.

Consent

Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.
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Approval

An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
I need to get an approval on this purchase order.

Consent

Agreement as to opinion or a course of action
She was chosen by common consent to speak for the group.

Approval

An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
Words of approval never seem to come from him.

Consent

(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.
After reflecting a little bit, I've decided to consent.

Approval

Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Consent

To cause to sign a consent form.
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Approval

Approbation; sanction.
A censor . . . without whose approval n capital sentences are to be executed.

Consent

To grant; to allow; to assent to.

Approval

The formal act of giving approval;
He gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person

Consent

To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.

Approval

A feeling of liking something or someone good;
Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval

Consent

Voluntary agreement or permission.
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Approval

Acceptance as satisfactory;
He bought it on approval

Consent

(obsolete) Unity or agreement of opinion, sentiment, or inclination.

Approval

A message expressing a favorable opinion;
Words of approval seldom passed his lips

Consent

(obsolete) Advice; counsel.

Consent

To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.
And Saul was consenting unto his death.
Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much consenting with him in jugdment.

Consent

To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply.
My poverty, but not my will, consents.
And whispering "I will ne'er consent," - consented.

Consent

To grant; to allow; to assent to; to admit.
Interpreters . . . will not consent it to be a true story.

Consent

Agreement in opinion or sentiment; the being of one mind; accord.
All with one consent began to make excuse.
They fell together all, as by consent.

Consent

Correspondence in parts, qualities, or operations; agreement; harmony; coherence.
The melodious consent of the birds.
Such is the world's great harmony that springsFrom union, order, full consent of things.

Consent

Voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission.
Thou wert possessed of David's throneBy free consent of all.

Consent

Capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power and free action.

Consent

Sympathy. See Sympathy, 4.

Consent

Permission to do something;
He indicated his consent

Consent

Give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to;
I cannot accept your invitation
I go for this resolution

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