v. & n.
v.intr. (usu. foll. by to) 1 express agreement (assented to my view). 2 consent (assented to my request).
n. 1 mental or inward acceptance or agreement (a nod of assent). 2 consent or sanction, esp. official. royal assent assent of the sovereign to a bill passed by Parliament. assenter n. (also assentor).
[ ME f. OF asenter, as(s)ente ult. f. L assentari (ad to, sentire think) ]