consent form — A document that gives official permission for something to happen, especially in medical or research contexts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A document that gives official permission for something to happen, especially in medical or research contexts
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsent fɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- The vampire had to fill out a consent form before donating blood - talk about irony!
- Students must submit a parental consent form to participate in the field trip.
- He read the consent form so carefully that the doctor fell asleep waiting.
consent form
NOUN[/kənˈsent fɔːrm/]
A document that gives official permission for something to happen, especially in medical or research contexts
A document that gives official permission for something to happen, especially in medical or research contexts
This consent form will prevent ninety percent of risks!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Consent derives from Latin 'consentire', combining 'con' (together) and 'sentire' (to feel, to think), meaning 'to agree or think together'. Form comes from Latin 'forma', meaning 'shape' or 'structure'. The compound term 'consent form' emerged in modern English to denote a structured document formalizing agreement.
Breakdown
Consent: con- (together) + sentire (to feel, to think). Form: forma (shape, structure). The phrase combines agreement (consent) with documented structure (form) to create a formal authorization document.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire had to fill out a consent form before donating blood - talk about irony!”
“Students must submit a parental consent form to participate in the field trip.”
“He read the consent form so carefully that the doctor fell asleep waiting.”
“The research participants were required to sign an informed consent form.”
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