consensual
UK: kənˈsen.ʃu.əl | US: kənˈsen.ʃu.əl
adj. relating to or involving consent, especially mutual agreement
adj. (law) permitted or done by mutual consent without coercion
Derived from Latin consensus (agreement), formed from con- (together) + sentire (to feel). The morpheme sens reflects the idea of "feeling" or "perceiving," evolving into the modern concept of mutual agreement. The suffix -ual (from Latin -alis) turns the noun into an adjective, emphasizing the relational aspect. The word's logic traces back to the shared "feeling" (consent) between parties.
The contract was consensual, with both parties signing willingly.
Consensual relationships in the workplace require clear boundaries.
The study focused on consensual decision-making in democratic societies.
In medical ethics, consensual treatment is a fundamental right.
Their agreement was entirely consensual, without any external pressure.