implied consent

noun

, Law.

1. a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of implied consent¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The form, she told the BBC, had the mobile numbers of both father and son, which implied consent.

From BBC

But the judge found Bradbrook had produced no evidence or witnesses to support her claim that she had implied consent from people working within the bank to damage its windows.

From BBC

Britain too outlawed it in 1991, saying the "implied consent" could not be "seriously maintained" nowadays.

From BBC

The denominational news agency, overseen by the Executive Committee, had reported on the case in a way that implied consent by the victim, who was then publicly vilified in social media.

From Seattle Times

In the past, an officer could search a person, their vehicle or their belongings — regardless of whether they had reasonable suspicion that a crime had been committed or probable cause to make an arrest — if that person verbally consented to the search or gave “implied consent” through their actions or gestures.

From Los Angeles Times