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Consensus

/kəˈnsɛnsəs/
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(noun) A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

The consensus indicates that we are opposed to the proposed idea.
The people did not reach consensus on taxation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After hours of intense debate, the jury completely failed to reach a clear and unanimous ____.

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