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Consent

Freely given, informed agreement to be acted upon.

Advanced definition

An honest, ongoing yes — given by a being who has the information and the freedom to say no without penalty.

Healthy application

Treat consent as a practice in every relationship: ask, inform, wait, and accept refusal cleanly.

Misuse warning

Consent extracted under pressure, fatigue, or fear is not free; treating it as such is a quiet free-will violation.
For reflection

"Where in my life am I assuming consent I have not actually been given?"

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