unanimously

[ yoo-nan-uh-muhs-lee ]

adverb

1. without dissent; agreed to by all:

   They make almost all decisions either unanimously or by a two-thirds majority.

Other Words From

• non·u·nan·i·mous·ly adverb
• qua·si-u·nan·i·mous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unanimously¹

unanimous ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Because the law, which passed unanimously, was amended during the council meeting, a second vote is required in the coming days.

From Los Angeles Times

He previously denied murdering Elijah but was unanimously convicted after a five-week trial in July.

From BBC

Wade, women did not rise up unanimously to stop Trump.

From Salon

The three judges unanimously agreed that it would be illegal for the lender to pay any commission to the dealer without the informed consent of the buyer.

From BBC

Intimacy coordinators have unanimously elected to unionize under the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collectively
• commonly
• consistently
• universally