consentient

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But, with the catchwords of Utilitarianism ringing in their ears, the commentators ran straight contrary to the true teaching of the Protagoras, consentient as it is with that of the Phaedo and the Philebus.

From Hegel's Philosophy of Mind by Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich

Even the generally consentient voice of Doctors and Fathers, as far as it could be ascertained, was held to be of the same authoritative kind.

From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William

Brian appearing consentient, Mr. Jardine left him, with Towler in attendance.

From The Golden Calf by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

What have I done, 52 What have I been, that thus the favouring gods And the consentient strength of hostile States Conspire to make me happy?

From Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts by Morris, Lewis, Sir

If that witness is consentient, or very nearly so, whether for or against any given reading, I hold it to be decisive.

From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William