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A consent is said to be free when it is not caused by:

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Coercion

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Undue influence

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Fraud and misrepresentation

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Any of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Undue influence
Free Consent means the absence of any kind of coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation or mistake. When the consent which is given is affected by these elements it calls into question whether the consent given was free and voluntary.

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