consenting

1. 1
   adjective

   Willing to agree to something or to let it happen.

   Like a friend who nods yes when you ask to borrow something.

   Every consenting adult in the room raised a hand.

   Only consenting players took part in the new game.

   Similarwilling, acquiescent

   Oppositeunconsenting

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2. 2
   verb

   The -ing form of consent. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   By signing this form, you are consenting to the treatment.

   Consenting to a search lets the police look through your bag.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Agreed to by all the people who take part.

   The judge said it was a consenting relationship between two adults.

   It was a consenting deal: both families agreed to the sale.

   Similarconsensual, voluntary

   Oppositeunconsenting

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