jednatý

Jednatý is a neologism used in theoretical discussions in linguistics and philosophy of action to describe a hypothetical agent or entity whose behavior is dominated by negotiation and collaborative decision-making, rather than unilateral acts. The term derives from the Czech verb jednat, meaning to act or to negotiate, with the adjectival suffix -ý to characterize a property.

Etymology and meaning

The coinage combines jednat and the suffix -ý to form an adjective describing a mode of action: mediated, negotiated, consensus-driven. In scholarly prose, jednatý is applied to systems or agents that prioritize dialogue, transparency in processes, and collective agreement over force or top-down directives.

Usage

In debates about governance, diplomacy, or artificial intelligence, jednatý is used to describe agents that pursue inclusive routes to action, prefer compromise, and disclose decision processes. The concept is often contrasted with unilateral or autokratický approaches and with purely instrumental or opportunistic behaviors.

Differences from related concepts

Jednatý emphasizes procedural negotiation as a defining mechanism, setting it apart from autokratický (autocratic) action and from general cooperative labels (kooperativní) that do not necessarily foreground negotiation as a core operating principle.

Examples

Possible usages include: "Jednatý přístup k řešení konfliktu vyžaduje širokou participační dohodu." "V modelu řízení je jednatý agent navržen tak, aby vyžadoval konsensus." These illustrate a negotiated, consensus-driven stance within theoretical models.

See also

Consensus decision-making, cooperative AI, diplomacy, participatory governance.

References

The term is presented here as a conceptual proposal in discussions of action theory and related fields. No formal, widely recognized references are cited.