improper consent

[/ɪmˈprɑːpər kənˈsɛnt/]
nounpl: improper consents
consentimento impróprio
1. consent that is obtained through coercion, fraud, undue influence, or lack of full disclosure; permission that does not meet legal or ethical standards of voluntariness and informed agreement
The contract was deemed invalid due to improper consent obtained through threats and intimidation.
O contrato foi considerado nulo devido ao consentimento impróprio obtido através de ameaças e intimidação.
2. in medical or legal contexts, consent given without full understanding of consequences, risks, or without adequate mental capacity
The surgery proceeded without improper consent from the patient who was not fully informed of the risks.
A cirurgia prosseguiu sem consentimento impróprio do paciente que não foi totalmente informado dos riscos.
This is primarily a legal and medical terminology used in both American and Brazilian legal systems. In Brazil, it appears frequently in civil law contexts, contracts, and medical law. The concept reflects the principle that true consent must be free, informed, and voluntary—a cornerstone of modern contract law and medical ethics in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
invalid consentdefective consentvitiated consentcoerced consentfraudulent consent
Antonyms / Antônimos
informed consentvoluntary consentproper consentvalid consent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consentimento impróprio
standard legal terminology used in Brazilian law
São Paulo
consentimento viciado
alternate legal term emphasizing the defect in consent
Portugal
consentimento viciado
Portuguese legal terminology, more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

consentcoercionduressundue influenceinformed consentcapacitycontractual capacity

Related Idioms & Phrases

consent obtained under duress
consent procured by fraud
lack of informed consent
consent vitiated by coercion
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