Statutory Consent
/ˈstætʃʊˌtɔːri kənˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Consent explicitly granted as required or authorized by a statute or law.
The company obtained statutory consent before proceeding with the land development.
- (n.) Legal permission granted under the authority of a specific statute, often necessary to validate certain actions or transactions.
Statutory consent is necessary for the merger to comply with regulatory requirements.
Forms
- statutory consent
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Commentary
Statutory consent differs from general consent in that it is explicitly required or governed by specific legislation, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.
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