as·sen·ta·tion \ˌasən.ˈtāshən, ˌaˌsen.ˈt-\noun (-s) Etymology: Latin assentation-, assentatio, from assentatus (past participle of assentari) + -ion-, -io -ion : ready assent especially when insincere or obsequious < a tame and banal assentation — George Saintsbury >