nonunanimous
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a word derived from
unanimous.
unanimousadjectiveof one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.
Example Sentences
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First, it should require the court to prepare a written opinion for each nonunanimous shadow-docket decision it makes.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
But back then in Louisiana, where nonunanimous juries were legal, it resulted in a life sentence for Gray.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
In Oregon, the only other state that allowed nonunanimous verdicts for convictions before the Ramos case, the state Supreme Court granted new trials.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2023
Ward told the House Judiciary Committee, during a livestreamed meeting in Baton Rouge, that there are an estimated 1,500 people incarcerated under nonunanimous verdicts.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023
At the time of Briley’s trial, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed convictions by a nonunanimous vote of 10-2 or 11-1.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2021