[con.sent] vi [ME, fr. L consentire, fr. com- + sentire to feel--more at sense] (13c) 1: to give assent or approval: agree
2. archaic: to be in concord in opinion or senti ment syn see assent -- con.sent.ing.ly adv
[2]consent n (14c) 1: compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another: acquiescence "he shall have power, by and with the advice and ~ of the Senate, to make treaties --U.S. Constitution"
2: agreement as to action or opinion; specif: voluntary agreement by a people to organize a civil society and give authority to the government -- con.sent.er n