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Are the situations different when "consent" and "agreement" are used? Could you give me some examples too?

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Rebecca

Yes, although they are similar terms, "consent" and "agreement" have slightly different meanings. "Consent" refers to giving someone permission to do something. "Agreement" refers to an understanding between two entities. The main difference between consent and agreement is that consent means "yes, you can do this", while agreement means "I have the same opinion as you" or "I promise to do something". Here are some examples using "consent" and "agreement": Ex: I need consent from my parents to sign up for this. Ex: My boss gave me consent to do this for her. Ex: I agree with you, I think what he did was wrong too. Ex: We agreed to have a meeting once a week.

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