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Consultation

(Chiefly British:) A period before a decision (such as a new regulation) takes effect, during which opposed opinions are heard.

A consultation usually takes place after an unpopular resolution has been made by the authorities. Usually a consultation offers the illusion that people's opinions matter and that said decision can change, where in fact they are merely designed to let steam out.

Consultations also 'cover the decision maker's arse': when the decision turns out to be a mistake, the absence of public records of the consultations allows the decision maker to claim to share the responsibility.
The announcement of budget cuts was followed by a brief consultation, during which everyone chickened out and nobody spoke up.
Consultation by Harry Tuttle September 19, 2010

consultating 

To consult among a like minded peer group
We are consultating about a new product line in development.
consultating by Samuel Taggart April 19, 2005

consultating 

To consult among colleagues or peer group.
We are consultating regarding a new product in development
consultating by Samuel Taggart April 19, 2005

Consumative

A Conservative who lives solely and completely by Genesis 1:28.

1: As in - consume until it's gone.

2: One who disregards modern science and continues to consume natural resources without consideration for the future.
Conservatives are not interested in conserving, they are primarily interested in Consuming...i.e. Consumative
Consumative by duvally December 6, 2011

Consultational

Adjective describing an interaction provided to another party where the communication is a consultation.
We will be interacting with them on a consultational basis.
Consultational by eeeedawg October 23, 2012

consultation

a meeting with an expert or professional, such as a medical doctor, in order to seek advice.
a consultation with a homeopathic doctor