Idiom idiom
consenting adult
Meaning
A person over the age of consent who willingly has sex.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The law protects the rights of every consenting adult.”
“In this country, the law allows any consenting adult to make their own personal choices regarding their private life.”
“The legal framework is designed to ensure that any intimate relationship remains a private matter between each consenting adult involved.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026