Approval vs. Consent

Approval vs. Consent — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Approval and Consent

Approvalnoun

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.

Consentverb

To express willingness, to give permission.

''After reflecting a little bit, I've consented.

Approvalnoun

An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

Words of approval never seem to come from him.

Consentverb

(medicine) To cause to sign a consent form.

Approvalnoun

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

Consentverb

(obsolete) To grant; to allow; to assent to.

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Approvalnoun

the formal act of giving approval;

he gave the project his blessinghis decision merited the approval of any sensible person

Consentverb

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

Approvalnoun

a feeling of liking something or someone good;

although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval

Consentnoun

Voluntary agreement or permission.

Approvalnoun

acceptance as satisfactory;

he bought it on approval

Consentnoun

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

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Approvalnoun

a message expressing a favorable opinion;

words of approval seldom passed his lips

Consentnoun

permission to do something;

he indicated his consent

Consentverb

give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to;

I cannot accept your invitationI go for this resolution