Nonconsent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonconsent is a noun meaning A lack of consent.
Meaning
A lack of consent.
Example Sentences
Essentially we are looking at what the victim may have said or done to clearly communicate her nonconsent to the sexual act to the offender. This is important because if the victim consented to the act, then no criminal offense was committed.
Word Forms
- non-consent
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconsent, nonintent, nonassent, noncompetency, noncomplicity, nonpermission.
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