implied consent


nounLaw.
  1. a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence.

Origin of implied consent

1
First recorded in 1965–70

Words Nearby implied consent

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How to use implied consent in a sentence

  • As her implied consent to his proposal was thus given without much thought, he, on his part, became bolder.