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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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During the trial, the defense argued that Ciocon believed his interaction with the woman was consensual.

— rafael olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Doctor sentenced to 5 years for molesting patient," 25 Aug. 2017
Mr. Cosby denies the charges and has said the encounter was consensual.

— jon hurdle, New York Times, "Judge Delays Bill Cosby Retrial Until Spring," 22 Aug. 2017
However, some fans have long suspected that the two were actually in love and their relationship was consensual.

— megan mccluskey, Time, "Game of Thrones Just Slipped in a Huge Reveal About Jon Snow’s Parents," 13 Aug. 2017
Maurício Guidi of Pinheiro Neto, a firm of lawyers, observes that the reform might even change this confrontational workplace culture into a more consensual one.

— The Economist, "Bye-bye, BenitoAn overhaul of Brazilian labour law should spur job creation," 20 July 2017
Her ex-fiancé Rob Kardashian posted non-consensual photos of her on Instagram, including shots with her ex-lover, the rapper Ferrari.

— katie van syckle, The Cut, "Blac Chyna Hires Extra Bodyguards for Protection from Ferrari," 15 July 2017
Revenge porn, aka non-consensual pornography, is when someone disseminates sexual photographs or videos of another person without their consent.

— nina bahadur, SELF, "Rob Kardashian's Blac Chyna 'Receipts' Are Actually Just Revenge Porn," 5 July 2017
According to official documents obtained by the outlet, the accuser said the sex was consensual at first, until Comrie allegedly crossed the line by engaging in anal sex.

— katherine richter, SI.com, "Report: Rape charges dropped against ex-NHLer Mike Comrie," 25 June 2017
According to official documents obtained by the outlet, the accuser said the sex was consensual at first, until Comrie allegedly crossed the line by engaging in anal sex.

— katherine richter, PEOPLE.com, "Rape Charges Against Hilary Duff’s Ex-Husband Mike Comrie Have Been Dropped: Report," 24 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of consensual

Latin consensus + English -al

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: agreed to by the people involved : done with the consent of the people involved

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adjective con·sen·su·al \ kən-ˈsench-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsen-chəl \

medical Definition of consensual

1 :existing or made by mutual consent

consensual sexual behavior

2 :relating to or being the constrictive pupillary response of an eye that is covered when the other eye is exposed to light

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adjective con·sen·su·al \ kən-ˈsen-chə-wəl \

legal Definition of consensual

1 :existing or made by mutual consent without any further act (as a writing)

2 :involving or based on mutual consent

consensual sexual intercourse

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