mutual consent

Meaning

Mutual consent refers to an agreement or decision made by two or more parties where all involved agree to the same terms. It is heavily used in legal contracts, employment terminations, and partnership agreements. The tone is highly professional, objective, and legally binding.

Examples

• The employment contract was terminated by mutual consent of both parties.

  The employment contract was terminated by mutual consent of both parties.

• Any modifications to this agreement require the mutual consent of the shareholders.

  Any modifications to this agreement require the mutual consent of the shareholders.

• They decided to dissolve the joint venture by mutual consent after three years.

  They decided to dissolve the joint venture by mutual consent after three years.

• The lease can only be extended by mutual consent, documented in writing.

  The lease can only be extended by mutual consent, documented in writing.

• Without mutual consent, neither party can assign their rights under this contract.

  Without mutual consent, neither party can assign their rights under this contract.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ They signed the agreement with mutual consent.

  ✓ The contract was terminated by mutual consent.

  Although 'with' is sometimes seen, the standard preposition used in formal legal and business contexts is 'by' mutual consent.

• ✗ Both parties reached a mutual consent.

  ✓ Both parties reached mutual agreement.

  'Consent' is uncountable in this context; we do not use the indefinite article 'a' before it when describing the state of agreement.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The contract can only be amended by ___ of both parties.

  💡 Agreement by all parties involved.

  Show answer

  mutual consent

• They agreed to terminate the lease early by ___.

  💡 A formal phrase meaning both sides agreed.

  Show answer

  mutual consent