Consent makes the law.

Explanation

No law, contract, or obligation binds a man without his consent — the foundation of every lawful agreement.

Where this applies

• The government passed a law I never voted for or agreed to that restricts my rights.
• I was forced to sign an agreement under threat of losing my job.

See also

• 6.2.1 The agreement gives the law to the contract.
• 6.3.1 The contract makes the law for the parties.