Blessing, so to speak (6)

I believe the answer is:

assent

(Other definitions for assent that I've seen before include "Okay" , "Give consent" , "Consent or approval" , "Agree and concur" , "Compliance, agreement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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