consensual
adjective
con·sen·su·al
kən-ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 
-shəl,
-shü-əl
1
: existing or made by mutual consent without an act of writing
a consensual contract
2
: involving or based on mutual consent
consensual acts
consensually
adverb
Examples of consensual in a Sentence
She claims their relationship was consensual.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hammer denied all the allegations, stating that any interactions were completely consensual.
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Luise Borner, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Weinstein maintained his innocence and said that their encounter was consensual.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
Ultimately, no criminal charges were brought against Hammer, who has denied the allegations and maintained that all relationships were consensual.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 July 2024
Hammer has been accused of rape and abuse of several women, including ex Effie Angelova, but has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintained that all of his relationships were consensual.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 July 2024
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Luise Borner, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Weinstein maintained his innocence and said that their encounter was consensual.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
Ultimately, no criminal charges were brought against Hammer, who has denied the allegations and maintained that all relationships were consensual.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 July 2024
Hammer has been accused of rape and abuse of several women, including ex Effie Angelova, but has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintained that all of his relationships were consensual.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 July 2024
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consensual
adjective
con·sen·su·al
kən-ˈsench-(ə-)wəl
-ˈsen-shəl
: involving, made by, or based on shared agreement
a consensual contract
Medical Definition
consensual
adjective
con·sen·su·al
kən-ˈsench-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsen-chəl
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
Legal Definition
consensual
adjective
con·sen·su·al
kən-ˈsen-chə-wəl
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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