Assenting (Noun)
Meaning
Agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional determination".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's assenting to the harsh environmental regulations was a reluctant move to avoid financial penalties.
- Her assenting to the marriage proposal was made under pressure from her parents.
- The court's assenting to the unusual plea bargain raised eyebrows among the observers.
- The politician's assenting to the demands of the opposition was seen as a tactical move to gain their support.
- The assenting of the government to the activists' demands was a significant victory for the movement.