Crossword clues for consenting
consenting
The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.]
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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.
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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.
Wiktionary
Willing and able to give consent. v
(present participle of consent English)
WordNet
adj. having given consent; "consenting adults"
Usage examples of "consenting".
Finally, Elizabeth asked them what guarantee they would give for her life in the event of her consenting to pardon the Queen of Scotland.
At length her senses began slowly to come back to her, and then, rather than break faith with the Prince of Persia by consenting to such a marriage, she determined to feign madness.
I suggest, Chairman Korsakov consenting, that we discuss informally how to treat this latest insolence to our nation.
This was the style that said: Yes, I'm a consenting and contraceptive-protected adult, but I am presently in an exclusive relationship, so please do not embarrass us both by asking.
They could, and would, do anything on Beta Colony, if you had the money and could convince them you were a freely consenting adult.