Definition of "consist" []

• To be made up or composed: New York City consists of five boroughs. See Usage Note at include. (verb-intransitive)
• To have a basis; reside or lie: The beauty of the artist's style consists in its simplicity. (verb-intransitive)
• To be compatible; accord: The information consists with her account. (verb-intransitive)

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• "Observer: You fail to ask what does the fee simple title consist of."
• "ED Maven: You fail to ask what does the fee simple title consist of."
• "A description can be written in English, consist of 517 words, be printed in red ink, and so on."