by mutual consent
phrase
somewhat formal
: as agreed to by the people involved
The contract was canceled last month by mutual consent.
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The memorandum, or MoU, requires a full opening of the strait for 60 days amid negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program – a core dispute between the two sides – and can be extended by mutual consent.
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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“By mutual consent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20mutual%20consent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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