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The phrase "asking consent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of seeking permission or approval from someone before proceeding with an action.
Example: "Before sharing the personal information, it is important to be asking consent from the individual involved."
Alternatives: "seeking permission" or "requesting approval".
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Industry snoops are suddenly promising self-policing -- anything to avoid asking consent.
In May of 2003, Professor Hwang's research team circulated a form asking consent for voluntary egg donation and collected signature from female technicians.
Join the club", and another, "Sex act without permission", filled with heated debate over whether a lover who attempted anal sex without first asking consent should be ditched.
Though it is no longer the "standard of care," many obstetricians continue to perform episiotomies, arguably for the wrong reasons and often without asking consent.
It could also use the customer's information — without asking consent — to market its home Internet service, Verizon FiOS, even though FiOS is a separate product operated by a different part of the company.
First, in the investigation phase, the conflict arises when asking consent for performing an autopsy.
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A police officer's most frequently employed method of investigation is simply to ask consent.
"This morning the Republican leader asked consent to have a vote on his proposal.
"We asked consent to limit it to five, that they all be on energy, and that they all be subject to 60 votes.
Every TB suspect was counseled and asked consent to be tested for HIV.
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