"consensualism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: consensual + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|consensual|ism}} consensual + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} consensualism (uncountable)
  1. A system where decisions are made based on the consensus of those involved. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-consensualism-en-noun-IolA0Q5H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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