Agreement that is informed, voluntary, reversible, and given without pressure or threat. Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time.

Consent obtained through urgency, imbalance of power, fear of consequences, lack of alternatives, or incomplete information. Coerced consent is not clean consent.

A dynamic where one party holds decision-making authority, control over resources, or the ability to impose consequences, increasing the risk of coerced consent.

The act of declining agreement without obligation to justify or explain. Withholding consent is a lawful boundary, not obstruction.

The withdrawal of previously given consent. Revocation can occur retroactively when consent was given under pressure or without full information.

Consent that is granted only if specific conditions are met. If conditions are not met, consent does not apply.

The use of time pressure to bypass review, reflection, or dissent. Urgency often benefits systems, not individuals.

Written records that preserve clarity, accountability, and protection. Documentation transforms verbal power into traceable action.

Common or habitual procedures within institutions. Standard practice does not override individual rights, needs, or consent boundaries.

A recommendation suggests an option. A requirement must be grounded in written policy or law. Confusing the two is a common coercive tactic.

The process of maintaining nervous system stability under stress. Regulation enables access to language, decision-making, and consent.

A state of nervous system overload where language, processing, and decision-making are impaired. Dysregulation increases vulnerability to coerced consent.

Intentional actions that slow or pause institutional momentum to restore consent, clarity, and agency.

Adverse action taken in response to boundary-setting or consent refusal. Retaliation often signals the need for advocacy or legal support.

Support from a third party (advocate, ombudsman, attorney, union rep) when power imbalance or coercion escalates beyond self-protection.