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  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  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.] 
  1.  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.  --Fuller. 
 
  2.  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. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  consenting 
  adj  :  having  given  consent;  "consenting  adults" 

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