assent

We have grouped the term, assent, in the agreement category of legal elements. Assent, sometimes referred to as mutual assent, has special meaning in the world of contracts. Assent is agreement, a meeting of the minds that forms the basis of a contract.

Example: Fiona had applied for a position in clinical research with a local hospital. After a series of interviews and a salary negotiation process, Fiona and the Hospital gave assent to an employment contract.