Unanimity

/juːˈnænɪmɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being in complete agreement among all members of a group.

The board reached a state of unanimity on the decision to proceed with the project.

Consensus or complete agreement.

Unanimity was achieved during the meeting, with every team member supporting the proposed plan.

A situation in which all individuals in a group agree.

The unanimity displayed by the voters was evident during the election results announcement.

The quality of being unanimous.

The judge noted the unanimity of opinions expressed in the legal briefs submitted by both parties.

In a deliberative assembly, a decision made or a resolution passed by all members present.

The resolution was passed with full unanimity, reflecting the committee's collective stance.

From Latin 'unanimitas', from 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'animus' meaning 'mind'.

unanimity of opinion

A situation where all parties share the same viewpoint.

reach unanimous decision

To come to a decision where everyone agrees.

act in unanimity

To act together as one group with the same agreement.

unanimous

In complete agreement;

unanimously

In a manner that shows agreement by all.