unanimity

[ yoo-nuh-nim-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion:

   The unanimity of the delegates was obvious on the first ballot.

   Synonyms: concert, unison, unity, harmony

   Antonyms: disagreement

Word History and Origins

Origin of unanimity¹

1400–50; late Middle English unanimite < Middle French < Latin ūnanimitās, equivalent to ūnanim ( us ) unanimous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

In that sense, Penn’s vision really can be seen as the “seed of a nation” in which religious diversity, rather than unanimity, was a hallmark from the beginning.

From Salon

CNN's report, which cited sources familiar with the negotiations, also points out that Roberts has a long history of finding unanimity on contentious cases – including hashing out compromises in 2020 Trump document cases.

From Salon

Mr Irranca-Davies said he would like to see "a contest" but added "a unanimity around a candidate" could be "a good thing".

From BBC

Abramson said that “cuts in favor of the prosecution", making it "potentially easier for the jury to reach unanimity.”

From Salon

Today, Ukraine also wants a seat at NATO’s table, but the alliance works on unanimity and there is no consensus on whether it should join.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• consensus
• harmony
• unity