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What is implied consent?

What is implied consent? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The assumed agreement that a person would approve a course of action if asked, when that person is not presently able to be asked.
  2. Consent given by virtue of another arrangement.
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Here, it is probable that A may have conceived that he had Z's implied consent to use Z's books.
Until 1992, Britain had a common-law principle that assumed the marriage contract implied consent.
This normally occurs through the filling out of a form or other document, but it may also be done orally or by means of implied consent.
As her implied consent to his proposal was thus given without much thought, he, on his part, became bolder.
According to Dr. Willison, implied consent is sometimes invoked as grounds for using and disclosing personal information for research purposes.
The regime allows for consumer opt-in and some exceptions for implied consent so that legitimate businesses can continue to market through email.

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