Definition of consensus
1a
: general agreement : unanimity
the consensus of their opinion, based on reports … from the border— John Hersey
b
: the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned
the consensus was to go ahead
2
: group solidarity in sentiment and belief
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The first known use of consensus was in 1843
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