Tacit Consent
/ˈtæsɪt kənˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Consent inferred from silence, inaction, or the circumstances rather than express agreement.
The court ruled that the defendant's failure to object constituted tacit consent to the contract terms.
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Commentary
Tacit consent is often used in contexts where explicit approval is absent but conduct indicates acceptance; care should be taken to distinguish it from express or informed consent.
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