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   as·sent

   /əˈsent/

   noun

   • 1. the expression of approval or agreement: "a loud murmur of assent"
   • ▪ official agreement or sanction: "the governor has power to withhold his assent from a bill"

   verb

   • 1. express approval or agreement, typically officially: "“Guest house, then,” Frank assented cheerfully"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French as(s)enter (verb), as(s)ente (noun), based on Latin assentire, from ad- ‘towards’ + sentire ‘feel, think’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assenter noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   • S

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   • S

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