A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.
A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
A ship used to negotiate with an enemy in time of war, and to exchange prisoners.
An official agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners.
A written letter of defiance or challenge.
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
Average projected value.
An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.