Resolutions, meetings & authority · Core
Written consent
Also called: consent in writing
ELI5
A decision approved in writing without a physical or live meeting, where permitted.
Used in conversation
“The minutes should record the decision on written consent, not reconstruct it later.”
Pitch context
You will see “Written consent” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches resolutions, meetings & authority.
Why it matters: In resolutions, meetings & authority, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16