Unanimous

/juːˈnanɪməs/ · adjective

Meaning

Based on unanimity, assent or agreement..

Definitions by Sense

1. Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
2. Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

Example Sentences

The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.

That of their small force, some of the soldiers were superannuated, others invalid; therefore, since the course to be pursued was left discretional, their unanimous advice was, to remain where they were, and fortify themselves as strongly as possible.

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.

We were unanimous: the President had to go.

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