consentís

Consentís is a theoretical framework in ethics and law that analyzes consent not as a single event but as an ongoing, context-sensitive process essential to autonomy. It is discussed in relation to intimate relationships, data governance, medical decision-making, research ethics, and the design of technological systems. The term appears in scholarly discourse as a deliberate extension of the concept of consent, though it is not a universally adopted doctrine.

Etymologically, consentís combines the Latin root consentire (to agree) with a suffix that signals a field of study. The framework emphasizes that consent arises from knowledge, voluntariness, and the capacity to decide, and that it can be revised or revoked in response to changing circumstances or new information. It foregrounds relational dynamics and power asymmetries that can affect genuine agreement.

Core elements include informed understanding of implications, freedom from coercion, and the capacity to decide. It also stresses revocation rights, sensitivity to context, proportionality between risks and benefits, and mechanisms for documentation and accountability. Consentís advocates ongoing negotiation rather than treating consent as a one-time formality.

Applications span personal relationships, digital and data contexts with dynamic consent models, medical treatment and research ethics, and AI or automated decision-making environments that require transparency and user control. Critics warn that the framework can be idealized or difficult to implement across diverse cultures and fast-moving settings, underscoring the need for education, safeguards, and practical guidelines. Related concepts include consent, informed consent, autonomy, data privacy, and ethics of technology.