As a term of [[jurisprudence]] prior provision of consent signifies a possible [[defense]] (an excuse or justification) against civil or [[criminal]] [[liability]]. Defendants who use this defense are [[arguing]] that they should not be held liable for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tort tort] or a crime, since the [[actions]] in question occurred with the plaintiff or "victim's" prior consent and permission.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent] | As a term of [[jurisprudence]] prior provision of consent signifies a possible [[defense]] (an excuse or justification) against civil or [[criminal]] [[liability]]. Defendants who use this defense are [[arguing]] that they should not be held liable for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tort tort] or a crime, since the [[actions]] in question occurred with the plaintiff or "victim's" prior consent and permission.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent] |