Executive Consent

/ˌɛksɪˈkjutɪv kənˈsɛnt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Official approval or authorization granted by an executive authority or agency, often required for certain legal actions or contracts to be valid.
    The company secured executive consent before proceeding with the merger.
  2. (n.) Consent given by a government executive branch to allow or endorse a regulated activity, typically in administrative or regulatory contexts.
    The project could not begin until executive consent was obtained from the relevant regulatory body.

Forms

  • executive consent

Commentary

Executive consent often implies formal governmental or administrative approval, distinguishing it from general consent; clarity about the granting authority is key when drafting.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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