Consent is an important idea in law, especially when it comes to intentional torts. This means if a person agrees to something willingly, it might help the other person avoid being held responsible for any harm. Let's break this down:

1. What is Consent?
   Consent means saying “yes” to something. It can be clear, like saying it out loud, or it can be understood from what someone does. For example, if you join a sport where players might bump into each other, you are agreeing to that risk, including the chance of getting hurt.

2. Limits of Consent:
   Consent has rules. It needs to be given freely and with full understanding. If someone agrees to a boxing match but gets hurt because the other person broke the rules, they might still have a case against that person.

3. Some Examples:

   • Medical Procedures: If a patient agrees to have surgery and something goes wrong, they usually can't sue the doctor if they were fully informed about the risks beforehand.
   • Social Situations: If two friends playfully slap each other, that's okay because they agreed to it. But if one friend gets too rough and seriously hurts the other, that agreement might not count anymore.

In summary, consent can help protect people from being blamed for things that happen, but it all depends on the situation and whether everyone clearly understood what they were agreeing to.