əˈsent v. & n. --v.intr. (usu. foll. by to) 1 express
agreement (assented to my view). 2
consent (assented to my request). --n. 1
mental or
inward acceptance or agreement (a
nod of assent). 2 consent or
sanction,
esp.
official. øroyal assent assent of
the sovereign to a bill passed by
Parliament. øøassenter n. (also assentor). [ME f. OF asenter, as(s)ente ult. f. L assentari (ad
to, sentire think)]