consensus vs covenant

consensus

verb
  • To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement. 

noun
  • A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members. 

  • Average projected value. 

  • General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action. 

  • An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation. 

covenant

verb
  • To enter a formal agreement. 

  • To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant. 

  • To make a stipulation. 

  • To bind oneself in contract. 

noun
  • A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied. 

  • An incidental clause in an agreement. 

  • An agreement to do or not do a particular thing. 

  • A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties. 

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