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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She claims their relationship was consensual.

Recent Examples on the Web His attorneys have argued that his relationships were consensual. — Sonia Moghe, CNN, 21 Aug. 2021 Bauer’s attorney said various text and social media messages show the encounters were consensual. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2021 Through his attorney, Watson has claimed all activities during his massage sessions were consensual. — Matt Young, Chron, 18 Aug. 2021 Bauer's representatives have repeatedly said everything that happened between him and the woman was consensual. — Andrew Dalton, ajc, 17 Aug. 2021 Bauer’s representatives have denied the allegations and said his relations with the woman were consensual. — Editors, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2021 Liu maintained the interaction was consensual and prosecutors decided there was insufficient evidence to charge him. — Jane Li, Quartz, 9 Aug. 2021 Fairfax has adamantly denied the women's allegations and has said both encounters were entirely consensual. — Denise Lavoie, ajc, 23 June 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

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