総意(そうい)

そうい
noun
consensus; collective will
formalpoliticscommunication
1. consensus; collective will; unanimous opinion
The shared opinion or will of an entire group, organization, or populace. Emphasizes that everyone in the group agrees.
国民(こくみん)の総意(そうい)に基(もと)づく。
It is based on the consensus of the people.
社員(しゃいん)の総意(そうい)で計画(けいかく)が決(き)まった。
The plan was decided by the consensus of all employees.
これは部署(ぶしょ)全体(ぜんたい)の総意(そうい)として提出(ていしゅつ)された意見書(いけんしょ)です。
This is a written opinion submitted as the consensus of the entire department.

Usage

総意(そうい) carries a formal, weighty tone and implies that the group has reached unanimous or near-unanimous agreement. It appears frequently in legal, political, and organizational contexts.

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 合意(ごうい) (agreement, consent)
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