Nõustumine

Nõustumine is the Estonian noun for the act of agreeing to a proposal, request, or terms. It denotes voluntary acceptance by a person or party and is often a prerequisite for actions or agreements to take effect.

The word is derived from the verb nõustuma, meaning to agree or assent. It is used across legal, medical, contractual, and social contexts to describe the act of giving approval.

In law, nõustumine is central to forming contracts and authorizing actions. In medicine, teadlik nõusolek (informed consent) is typically required before many procedures. In data protection and privacy law, consent is a legitimate basis for processing personal data. For minors, parental or guardian consent may be required.

Consent can be explicit (selgelt antud) or implied (kaudne). It must be voluntary, informed, and provided by someone with capacity. It can be withdrawn at any time, and lack of consent can make actions unlawful or void.

The concept also appears in everyday language when people agree with plans, policies, or opinions. See also related topics: contract law, informed consent, assent, parental consent, data protection.