Word
consenting
Phoneticscon·sent·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɛnɪŋ/
UK/kənsˈɛntɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describing someone who is old enough to make their own decisions and agrees to do something freely.
adj. giving permission or agreement to an action or arrangement, particularly in a legal or sexual context. Often used to describe adults who have the mental capacity and legal age to give valid agreement.
Examples
“The contract was signed by two consenting adults.”
“In many legal systems, the age of majority determines when a person is considered capable of being a consenting party to a contract.”
“The ethical framework of the study relies on the participation of fully informed, consenting individuals who understand the potential risks and benefits involved in the clinical trial.”
Examples
simple
“The contract was signed by two consenting adults.”
contextual
“In many legal systems, the age of majority determines when a person is considered capable of being a consenting party to a contract.”
complex
“The ethical framework of the study relies on the participation of fully informed, consenting individuals who understand the potential risks and benefits involved in the clinical trial.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, most commonly in the phrase 'consenting adults'.
Pitfall
They were consent adults.
They were consenting adults.
Learners often use the noun 'consent' as an adjective instead of the participial form 'consenting'.
Real-World Examples
“According to Dementia UK : “If the person living with dementia responds positively and with obvious enjoyment when their partner makes sexual advances, there is every reason to believe they are consenting to sex.” “In some cultures, public kissing is frequent, while in other areas of the world, it can land even consenting adults in legal peril.” Idioms
01. consenting adult
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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