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consenting
adj.




consenting
[ adj ]
having given consent
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consenting adults



Consent \Con*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Consented}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Consenting}.] [F. consentir, fr. L. consentire,
-sensum, to feel together, agree; con- + sentire to feel. See
{Sense}.]
1. To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind;
to accord; to concur.

And Saul was consenting unto his death. --Acts.
viii. 1.

Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much
consenting with him in jugdment. --Fuller.

2. To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to
guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or
approval; to comply.

My poverty, but not my will, consents. --Shak.

And whispering ``I will ne'er consent,'' --
consented. --Byron.

Syn: To accede; yield; assent; comply; agree; allow; concede;
permit; admit; concur; acquiesce.