Legal Definitions - implied assent

Definition: Implied assent is when someone gives agreement, approval, or permission through their actions or behavior, rather than through direct communication.

For example, if you go to a restaurant and sit down at a table, the waiter may assume that you are giving your implied assent to the restaurant's menu and prices. This is because by sitting down at the table, you are behaving in a way that suggests you are willing to order food and pay for it.

Another example of implied assent is when you continue to use a website or app after being presented with their terms and conditions. By continuing to use the service, you are implying that you agree to their terms.

Implied assent is important in contract law because it helps to establish mutual assent between parties. Mutual assent is when both parties agree to the terms of a contract, either through express or implied means.