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.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.