consensus approval
[/kənˈsɛnsəs əˈpruːvəl/]
nounpl: consensus approvals
aprovação por consenso
1. A form of decision-making where agreement is reached through discussion and mutual acceptance rather than voting or majority rule
The board reached consensus approval on the new policy after extensive deliberation.
O conselho chegou à aprovação por consenso sobre a nova política após deliberação extensiva.
2. General or widespread approval obtained through the building of agreement among all parties involved
The project received consensus approval from all stakeholders.
O projeto recebeu aprovação por consenso de todas as partes interessadas.
3. A collective decision where all members agree on a course of action, even if it was not their first choice
Consensus approval ensures that everyone's concerns have been addressed.
A aprovação por consenso garante que as preocupações de todos tenham sido abordadas.
Consensus approval reflects a preference for inclusive decision-making, particularly valued in corporate governance, non-profit organizations, and international bodies. In Brazil, this approach emphasizes harmony and collective responsibility (responsabilidade coletiva), while in the USA it represents an alternative to traditional hierarchical or majority-based decision models. The term gained prominence in environmentalism, cooperative movements, and progressive organizational structures.
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