There was a doubtful pause, and then, by general consent, the Major himself, the victim of the outrage, stepped forward.

The magazine reported that "American officials would prefer to negotiate a treaty establishing a new world order by general consent."

This was done in order to obtain the general consent of his subjects as opposed to traditional election.

According to his obituary, "by general consent he was excellent company".

The title was given by the general consent of the students.

If it is made by general consent without a formal vote, then this fact may be recorded.

At this point, as though by general consent, the meeting broke up, for all felt that they could not swallow more than one law a day.

This opinion had nothing to recommend it but the general consent of mankind.

The need for profound and firmly-established cooperation between tax officials to be able to face these challenges receives general consent.

Of criticisms upon his conduct, beyond the general consent that he was rather harsh and in too great a hurry, few are articulate.