Approval vs. Consent — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Approval and Consent
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Definitions
Approval
The act or an instance of approving.
Consent
Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another. It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships.
Approval
An official approbation; a sanction.
Consent
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
No change may be made without the consent of all the partners
Approval
Favorable regard; commendation.
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Consent
Give permission for something to happen
He consented to a search by a detective
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
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 expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
Words of approval never seem to come from him.
Consent
(Archaic) To be of the same mind or opinion.
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Approval
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
Consent
Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence.
Approval
Approbation; sanction.
A censor . . . without whose approval n capital sentences are to be executed.
Consent
Agreement as to opinion or a course of action
She was chosen by common consent to speak for the group.
Approval
The formal act of giving approval;
He gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Consent
(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.
After reflecting a little bit, I've decided to consent.
Approval
A feeling of liking something or someone good;
Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
Consent
To cause to sign a consent form.
Approval
Acceptance as satisfactory;
He bought it on approval
Consent
To grant; to allow; to assent to.
Approval
A message expressing a favorable opinion;
Words of approval seldom passed his lips
Consent
To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.
Consent
Voluntary agreement or permission.
Consent
(obsolete) Unity or agreement of opinion, sentiment, or inclination.
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
