nem. con.
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Etymology
Origin of nem. con.
Latin: no-one contradicting; unanimously
Example Sentences
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It was then moved and voted, nem. con., that Mr. Rotch be directed not to enter this tea, and that the doing of it will be at his peril.
From Tea Leaves Being a Collection of Letters and Documents relating to the shipment of Tea to the American Colonies in the year 1773, by the East India Tea Company. (With an introduction, notes, and biographical notices of the Boston Tea Party) by Drake, Francis S. (Francis Samuel)
The joint committee, made the following report, which was concurred in by both Houses nem. con.:
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 1: Abraham Lincoln by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
Henry Clay passed, nem. con., and his position and success at that Bar were never more disputed nor doubted.
From Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches by Various
"Carried, nem. con.," said Grim, who was pretty speedy.
From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick
Article 15, as amended, was then agreed to, nem. con. pp. 1447-8.
From The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4 by American Anti-Slavery Society
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