Consensus decision-making

Consensus decision-making or consensus process often abbreviated to consensus are group decision-making processes in which participants develop and decide on proposals with a aim, or requirement, of acceptance by all. a focus on establishing agreement of the supermajority as well as avoiding unproductive opinion, differentiates consensus from unanimity, which requires any participants to guide a decision.

Origin as well as meaning of terms

The word consensus is Latin meaning "agreement, accord", derived from consentire meaning "feel together". Broadly, consensus relates to a broadly accepted opinion, but in the context of this article quoted to the process and the outcome of consensus decision-making e.g. "to settle by consensus" and "a consensus was reached".