Give permission for something to be done (7)

I believe the answer is:

consent

(Other definitions for consent that I've seen before include "Agree (to do something)" , "authorisation" , "Agree(ment)" , "Give approval" , "Agree or permit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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