implied consent

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Definitions of implied consent words

noun implied consent a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence. 1
noun implied consent inferred agreement 1
noun implied consent The assumed agreement that a person would approve a course of action if asked, when that person is not presently able to be asked. 0
noun implied consent Consent given by virtue of another arrangement. 0

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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