Phrase guide

implied consent

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The assumed agreement that a person would approve a course of action if asked, when that person is not presently able to be asked.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The man was unconscious, but the paramedics had his implied consent to treat him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Consent given by virtue of another arrangement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Traveling by air gives security officials implied consent to search your bags.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 默示同意 (mòshì tóngyì) — assumed agreement
  • Dutch: impliciete toestemming — assumed agreement
  • Finnish: hiljainen suostumus — assumed agreement
  • Chinese Mandarin: 默示同意 (mòshì tóngyì) — consent given by virtue of another arrangement
  • Dutch: impliciete toestemming — consent given by virtue of another arrangement
  • Finnish: hiljainen suostumus — consent given by virtue of another arrangement