assented

Assented is the past tense and past participle of the verb assent. To assent means to agree to a proposal, request, or suggestion, often by giving formal approval or consent. It implies a more deliberate and often official agreement compared to simply agreeing. The act of assenting typically follows a period of consideration or negotiation. For example, a committee might assent to a proposal after reviewing its details, or a parent might assent to a child's request. In legal contexts, assent is a crucial element in contract formation, signifying that all parties have agreed to the terms of an agreement. It can also refer to a person's capacity to give consent, particularly in medical or ethical situations, where a person must be able to understand the implications of what they are agreeing to. The opposite of assenting would be to dissent, refuse, or reject.