u·na·nim·i·ty

[yoo-nuh-nim-i-tee]
noun
the state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion: The unanimity of the delegates was obvious on the first ballot.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English unanimite < Middle French < Latin ūnanimitās, equivalent to ūnanim(us) unanimous + -itās -ity

Synonyms
harmony, unity, unison, concert.

Antonyms
disagreement.
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unanimous (juːˈnænɪməs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
1.  in complete or absolute agreement
2.  characterized by complete agreement: a unanimous decision
 
[C17: from Latin ūnanimus from ūnus one + animus mind]
 
u'nanimously
 
—adv
 
unanimity
 
—n
 
u'nanimousness
 
—n

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Word Origin & History

unanimity
mid-15c., from O.Fr. unanimite (14c.), from L. unanimitas, from unanimus (see unanimous).
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Example sentences
He has this funny idea that agreement is necessary to achieve political goals, and that unanimity is preferred.
But the seriousness of the challenge has required that the process move ahead before there has been absolute unanimity.
He also failed to offer a limiting or unanimity instruction or to object to the jury instructions provided.
Where they do agree on the stage, their unanimity is wonderful.
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