Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • By consensus or consent.

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  • adverb in a consensual manner

Etymologies

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consensual +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Until you see that these groups-which includes political parties and a well-regarded election monitoring NGO - "consensually" decided to

    The Acorn 2009

  • The publicity machine that once touted “electronica” as the next big thing has quieted down, as has much of the backlash by technophobes who took pleasure in electronic music’s inability to produce a Bruce Springsteen or a Madonaa — you know, the kind of consensually determined public figure who gives a human face to a genre.

    Disquiet » What’s That Buzz About, Anyhow? 2001

  • In another "consensually-made recording," Andrew Russo was said to "admonish" Anthony Russo for taking part in a sitdown with the Gambino family over the stabbing of a Colombo associate.

    Jerry Capeci: Nephew of Top Mobster Aids in Colombo Family Takedown Jerry Capeci 2011

  • John Dowd , Mr. Rajaratnam's lawyer, has said the government has indicated it plans to introduce as many as 173 wiretapped or consensually recorded telephone conversations as part of its evidence at trial.

    Potential Galleon Jurors to Be Polled on Wall Street Views Chad Bray 2011

  • Mr. Bedford said the goal is to win concessions consensually, not adversarially, which would be the case if Frontier entered court protection.

    Republic Lifted by Frontier Savings Susan Carey 2011

  • In five or six cases, they have taken an equity interest, he said, "always consensually."

    Knight Arrives on Maiden Lane Laura Kusisto 2011

  • The official said any decision to place Greece's budget process under increased European control would "have to be taken consensually with Greece" and cited the German proposal as "one idea among many under discussion."

    Greek Premier Heads To Summit in Brussels Alkman Granitsas 2012

  • Brookfield and Kerzner in November had reached a deal for Kerzner to consensually forfeit the three properties to Brookfield after a Sept. 9 due date for $2.5 billion of debt on the properties passed without payment from Kerzner.

    Brookfield Ends Deal for Atlantis Kris Hudson 2012

  • The broker consensually recorded calls with the other two men following a search of his home on March 8 by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, according to the complaint and a person familiar with the matter.

    Feds: Insider Scheme Spanned 17 Years Chad Bray 2011

  • "The lenders have made every possible attempt to resolve this consensually with the builders," said a J.P.

    Builders Face a Desert Reckoning Robbie Whelan 2011

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