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.
Phrases and idioms:
royal assent assent of the sovereign to a bill passed by Parliament.
Derivatives:
assenter n. (also assentor).
Etymology: ME f. OF asenter, as(s)ente ult. f. L assentari (ad to, sentire think)