Meaning of the word consenting in English

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consenting

US /kənˈsen.tɪŋ/
UK /kənˈsen.tɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

agreeing to a particular activity by free choice, and considered able to do this, for example because of being old enough or able to think, understand, or communicate clearly:

Example:
Consenting adults (= people who are considered old enough to agree to something, especially sexual activity) who engage in these sexual acts in private would not be prosecuted.
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