assent

Definitions

1. Agreement; act of agreeing.
   countable, uncountable
2. A legal instrument that conveys real estate to an heir under the terms of a will.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“I will give⟳ this act my assent.”

“A number⟳ of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass⟳ its scrutiny.”

“He lowered his head in assent.”

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