consentient

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Whatsoever in nature is moved naturally, the same is set in motion both by its own forces and by the consentient compact of other bodies.

From On the magnet, magnetick bodies also, and on the great magnet the earth a new physiology, demonstrated by many arguments & experiments by Gilbert, William

Her husband being consentient to this life-long separation, her lot might be fairly happy.

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

Have I not persistently enquired for the verdict—so far as it has been obtainable—of consentient Antiquity?

From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William

He solemnly promised that he would propose to his hearers what would be conformed and consentient to these writings, and that he would never depart from the sense which they give.'

From American Lutheranism Volume 1: Early History of American Lutheranism and The Tennessee Synod by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

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

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