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consensual | consensually |

As an adjective consensual

is with permission, with consensus, without coercion.

As an adverb consensually is

in a consensual manner.

consensual

English

Alternative forms

* con-sensual

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • With permission, with consensus, without coercion.
  • (legal) Existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties.
    • a consensual contract
  • (biology) Excited or caused by sensation, sympathy, or reflex action, and not by conscious volition.
    • consensual motions

    Related terms

    * consensuality * consentual * consensual reflex

    Antonyms

    * non-consensual

    consensually

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a consensual manner