Consensus vs Rules - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between consensus and rules

is that consensus is a process of that seeks widespread agreement among group members while rules is .

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A process of that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

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

Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast.

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