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consensual

[/kənˈsenʃuəl/]
adjective
consensual
1. based on or characterized by mutual agreement or consent between parties
The consensual relationship between the two adults was built on trust and respect.
O relacionamento consensual entre os dois adultos foi construído sobre confiança e respeito.
2. involving the voluntary participation of all parties involved
They reached a consensual decision after hours of discussion.
Eles chegaram a uma decisão consensual após horas de discussão.
3. in law and medical contexts: given with full informed consent
Consensual medical treatment requires the patient's explicit agreement.
O tratamento médico consensual requer a concordância explícita do paciente.
Synonyms
voluntarymutually agreedagreed uponwilling
Antonyms
non-consensualinvoluntarycoerciveforced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consensual
standard usage, commonly used in legal and interpersonal contexts
Portugal
consensual
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

consensual agreement
consensual relationship
consensual decision
by mutual consent
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