meeting of minds
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Definition
Noun: A state of mutual understanding, agreement, or consensus between two or more parties. It refers to a situation where individuals or groups reach a common viewpoint or shared intention, often after discussion or negotiation.
Usage
This phrase is used to describe a harmonious alignment of thoughts, opinions, or purposes. It emphasizes a deep level of agreement and shared perspective, often essential for collaboration or successful outcomes. - It is typically used in formal, professional, or intellectual contexts. - It often describes the result of successful negotiations, discussions, or collaborative efforts.
Examples
- After hours of negotiation, the two leaders finally achieved a meeting of minds on the trade agreement.
- The successful partnership was built on a meeting of minds regarding the company's core values.
- For the project to proceed, we need a meeting of minds between the engineering and design teams.
Advanced Usage
- Legal Context: In contract law, a "meeting of the minds" (a formal variant) is a fundamental principle indicating that all parties involved have a mutual understanding of the essential terms of the agreement.
- Intellectual Discourse: Used to describe a profound agreement on philosophical, scientific, or artistic principles between thinkers or creators.
Variants and Related Words
- Meeting of the minds: A more formal, often legal, variant of the phrase with identical core meaning.
- Consensus (n): General agreement among a group.
- Accord (n): Official agreement or harmony.
- Concurrence (n): The state of agreeing or being in harmony.
Synonyms
- Agreement
- Consensus
- Understanding
- Harmony
- Accord
Antonyms
- Disagreement
- Discord
- Dissent
- Misunderstanding
- Conflict
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be on the same page: To have the same understanding or be in agreement about something (less formal than "meeting of minds").
- To see eye to eye: To agree fully with someone.
Noun
- a state of cooperation