distantconsent
nounUK /ˈdɪstənt kənˈsɛnt/
US /ˈdɪstənt kənˈsɛnt/
Agreeing to something from far away.
The teacher got distantconsent from the parents before the class trip.
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2. A signal sent from a distance to show that someone agrees.
The robot moved only after it received distantconsent from the control room.
3. Acceptance given by someone who is not physically present.
The committee gave distantconsent by video call.
4. A quiet, far-off sign of agreement.
A distant nod was his distantconsent to the plan.