tacit consent
[/ˈtæsɪt kənˈsɛnt/]
noun
consentimento tácito
1. Agreement or permission that is implied or understood without being explicitly stated in words
By remaining silent during the meeting, she gave her tacit consent to the proposal.
Ao permanecer em silêncio durante a reunião, ela deu seu consentimento tácito à proposta.
2. Legal concept where consent is inferred from conduct, behavior, or circumstances rather than from direct communication
The court ruled that his continued participation in the project constituted tacit consent to the terms.
O tribunal decidiu que sua participação contínua no projeto constituía consentimento tácito aos termos.
This term is primarily used in legal, business, and formal contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract law and administrative procedures. In the USA, it's important in property law and consent doctrines. The concept reflects cultural differences in communication styles—some cultures rely more on explicit verbal agreements while others accept implied understanding through behavior.
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