consensual

adjective

con·sen·su·al | \ kən-ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəl,

-shəl, -shü-əl\

Definition of consensual

1 : existing or made by mutual consent without an act of writing a consensual contract

2 : involving or based on mutual consent consensual acts

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She claims their relationship was consensual.

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The key is to find a video where the slapping isn’t scary or seemingly non-consensual. — Gigi Engle, SELF, "Face Slapping 101: What You Need to Know Before Slapping During Sex," 12 Oct. 2018 Fans have been quick to point out some of the more problematic plot points, like when Sierra pretends to be deaf, or that non-consensual kiss. — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, "This Design Mistake Is The Most Annoying Part Of Sierra Burgess Is A Loser," 14 Sep. 2018 But the union was consensual, and Scots played a full part in British political life. — The Economist, "The siren call of separatism," 12 July 2018 The naked man confirmed to police that interaction was consensual, the TV station reports, but both men are now facing charges of lewdness and indecent exposure. — Jared Gilmour, miamiherald, "Pastor was ‘counseling’ the young, naked man tied up in his car, he says," 13 Feb. 2018 Dodd said the incident was consensual, according to Mooney. — Lynh Bui, Washington Post, "Former U-Md. basketball player Damonte Dodd appears in court to face rape charge," 12 July 2018 Giesen said his client has texts and emails that show the relationship was consensual, and that police investigated and declined to refer any charges to prosecutors. — Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lawrence University sued over campus sex assault procedures," 13 July 2018 Butler, who had claimed that the encounter with the victim was consensual, was convicted of indecent assault and battery Monday but was acquitted on a rape charge. — Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Salem officer sentenced to state prison for indecent assault on man in police custody," 26 June 2018 The Law Offices of Craig M. Greaves posted on its Facebook page in defense of his client stating the encounter was consensual and called out the victim for waiting several months to report it. — Jenny Dial Creech, San Antonio Express-News, "Sexual assault case leads to questions of proper punishment at Texas A&M," 13 June 2018

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