Unanimous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /juːˈnanɪməs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unanimous is an adjective meaning Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
Meaning
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
More Meanings
- Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
Example Sentences
We were unanimous: the President had to go.
The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.
Under court tradition, a new justice is usually assigned a relatively uncontroversial opinion that is often, although not always, unanimous.
That was followed by a Florida Supreme Court ruling that found the jury must be unanimous to impose the death penalty, and Florida lawmakers adopted the unanimity requirement soon after.
Synonyms for unanimous
Depending on context, synonyms include solid, accordant, consentaneous, unvaried, consentient, undiversified.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consentaneous, accordant, consentient, unvaried, undiversified, solid.
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