consensual

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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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Examples of consensual in a Sentence

She claims their relationship was consensual.

Recent Examples on the Web In response to the women alleging rape and assault to The Hollywood Reporter, Noth said the instances were consensual. — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 23 Dec. 2021 Soon, people are being burned alive, ripping out their own eyeballs, and having non-consensual lobotomies as a result of Lisa’s desire for vengeance. — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 15 Aug. 2021 The film is known for its infamous rape scene, which Bertolucci admitted decades later was not consensual. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2021 Aldrich told investigators the encounter was consensual. — Jay Cohen, ajc, 6 Nov. 2021 Aldrich told investigators the encounter was consensual. — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Nov. 2021 Aldrich told independent investigators that the encounter was consensual. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2021 Aldrich told investigators the encounter was consensual. — Jay Cohen And Stephen Whyno, sun-sentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2021 Aldrich told investigators the encounter was consensual. — San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Oct. 2021

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