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consensual

adjective/kənˈsɛnsjʊəl/

B2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Formed by the mutual agreement of the parties rather than by any formality.

English contract law is largely consensual, requiring agreement and consideration rather than a notarised deed.

Similar: agreed, mutual, voluntary

Topic: Contracts in Legal English

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