advice and consent
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8.3
- noun
- /ədˈvaɪs ənd kənˈsɛnt/
- Formal
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asesoramiento y consentimiento
- Elsewhere, we have each testified at length as to why advice and consent is urgently needed.
- Senate advice and consent
- advice and consent on presidential nominations
- advice and consent to ratification
Examples
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Senator Boxer: "According to the U.S. Constitution, the President nominates, and the Senate shall provide advice and consent."
Academic text (2003) -
On May 20, 1991, the President transmitted the Convention to the Senate for advice and consent.
Academic text (1992) -
The advice and consent of the Senate under section 1 is subject to the following.
Academic text (2005) -
Morris continued his support for the advice and consent plan.
Academic text (2005) -
In which of these cases does the advice and consent to presidential nominations for judicial office fall?
Academic text (2005) -
The delegates then voted in favor of appointments by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Academic text (2005) -
We have in the Constitution a process of advice and consent to vet nominees as to their suitability.
Blog text (21) -
In light of these differences, senatorial advice and consent to treaties and nominations appear to fall into the discretionary category.
Academic text (2005) -
The Constitution requires the Senate to provide advice and consent for presidential appointments.
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Under the U.S. Constitution, the Senate has the authority to give advice and consent regarding treaties.
Synonyms
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3.2
Permission for something to happen, often given in writing
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5.6
Permission that a person in charge gives to do something
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase literally pairs 'advice' (guidance) with 'consent' (permission), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer it means something like 'guidance and approval.' Although it is a formal constitutional/legal collocation referring specifically to the Senate's role, the core meaning is directly compositional and mirrors similar constructions in other languages.
Etymology
Advice and consent comes from the U.S. Constitution and describes the Senate's role: to give the President advice, meaning helpful suggestions, and to give consent, meaning a formal 'yes' or 'no'. That's why advice and consent today means the Senate's power to 'approve' or 'reject' presidential appointments and treaties.