1.Agreement in opinion or sentiment; the being of one mind; accord. "All with one consent began to make excuse." "They fell together all, as by consent."
2.Correspondence in parts, qualities, or operations; agreement; harmony; coherence. "The melodious consent of the birds." "Such is the world's great harmony that springs From union, order, full consent of things."
3.Voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission. "Thou wert possessed of David's throne By free consent of all."
4.(Law) Capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power and free action.