Based on the context what is the meaning of “sleights”

The meaning of sleights is to use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive

The use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive.

The correct word-filling sentence answer is the following: The American people have reached a consensus that a liberal interpretation of government is most effective. Given that consensus means agreement, the American people mentioned in this sentence is supposed to have agreed about that government interpretation. The structure of the sentence, indeed, postulates ‘’consensus’’ as the correct choice.