Consenziente

Consenziente is an adjective used in Italian and other Romance languages to denote that someone agrees to a proposal or that an action is performed with the voluntary and informed agreement of all involved parties. In English, the closest equivalents are consenting or consensual. Etymology: from Latin consentire, “to feel together” or “to agree,” from con- “together” and sensus “feeling.”

Usage and scope: The term describes a person who gives consent, or an act done with such consent. In general use, consenziente implies that agreement is explicit or freely given, and that participants have understood the nature and consequences of the act. In legal and ethical contexts, consent is a central concept across domains such as medical procedures, research, and interpersonal interactions. The capacity to consent depends on factors like age, mental capacity, and freedom from coercion. In many jurisdictions, consent must be voluntary, informed, and can be withdrawn at any time; the absence or invalidity of consent can have legal consequences, including sanctions for coercion or harm.

Related concepts: The noun form is consenso or consenso of the act, and the broader concept is consento/consent. Discussions of consenziente often appear alongside debates about consent, autonomous decision-making, and the rights of individuals to control their own bodies and information.

See also: Consent, informed consent, consentimiento, consentimiento informado.