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Definition of nonconsensually

nonconsensually

/ˌnɑːnkənˈsɛnʃuəli/
non · con · sen · su · al · ly
Adjective:nonconsensual
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• adverb

1

In a manner that occurs without mutual consent, permission, or agreement.

Example

"The patient's medical records were shared nonconsensually by the clinic, leading to a major privacy lawsuit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently carries strong legal, ethical, or psychological connotations, often referring to a violation of bodily autonomy, medical ethics, or data privacy.

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• Nearby Words

noncompliant
nonconclusive
nonconsciously
nonconsensually
nonconstantly
noncyclically
nondogmatically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by adding the prefix 'non-' (not) and the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'consensual', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'consensus' (agreement) from 'consentire' (to feel together).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonconsensually. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonconsensually
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