unanimity

noun

una·​nim·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce unanimity (audio)
: the quality or state of being unanimous

Examples of unanimity in a Sentence

in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves
Recent Examples on the Web Howell quickly realized which one had the most unanimity: players' desires to play on grass fields instead of turf. Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024 Beyond policy, strategists wondered if only a criminal conviction for Trump could dramatically alter the race -- with operatives not even reaching unanimity on that conclusion. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for unanimity 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unanimity was in the 15th century

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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimity. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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