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Law.a manifestation of consent to something through conduct, including inaction or silence.[1965-70]
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implied consent — That manifested by signs, actions, or facts, or by inaction or silence, which raise a presumption or inference that the consent has been given. An inference arising from a course of conduct or relationship between the parties, in which there is… … Black's law dictionary
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