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nan rajo kato consensus. 114

From the proverb above, we can draw the notion
that custom is very supportive of an "agreement" as

according to Idrus Hakimi that "Kato consensus is a

decision based on an agreement based on understanding
through deliberation and based on the flow and

appropriate according to custom." 115 The meaning of
"cilako basilang" (crossed woe) above is a difference of

opinion if it is accompanied by a consensus called sakato
(one-sided), then the results of the consensus will be

respected and followed by members of the community.

Nan bana kato saiyo (the correct word is seiya),
means a truth that will be accepted by members of the

community and the truth is reached after going through
a process of consensus. In deliberation, consensus is

reached after going through a process of critical
dialogue, discussion or exchange of opinions, because it

is believed that the result of a deliberation is closer to

the truth so that it can be accepted by all parties (in
agreement). Adat describes the result of consensus as

114 Idrus Hakimy, Mustika Series, p. 133, which means: Good luck,
cross woes, The truth (haq) says seiya, the king says consensus.
115 Idrus Hakimy, Mustika Series, p. 129