Consent and Duress

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Consent noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.

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Duress is an antonym for consent.

Nearby Words: consented, consenting

Duress noun - The use of power to impose one's will on another.

Usage example: complied with the order only under duress

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Consent is an antonym for duress.

genuine consent

genuine duress

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