nem. con.
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Etymology
Origin of nem. con.
Latin: no-one contradicting; unanimously
Example Sentences
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This was agreed to, nem. con., by all parties, with the exception of the owner, who was not summoned to the consultation, which, I grant, was an omission.
From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank
The Committee agreed nem. con. to the grant of a seaside holiday, and the Shalotten Shammos with a gratified feeling of importance waived his twopence halfpenny.
From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Zangwill, Israel
We agreed, nem. con., that this was indeed Anglis ipsis Anglior.
From The Land of Contrasts A Briton's View of His American Kin by Muirhead, James F. (James Fullarton)
It was finally agreed, nem. con., to make the clause read— "But a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each PERSON."
From Abraham Lincoln by Putnam, George Haven
Carried nem. con. by all sorts and conditions of Creeds.
From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend
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