unanimity

American  

[yoo-nuh-nim-i-tee] / ˌyu nəˈnɪm ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion.

   The unanimity of the delegates was obvious on the first ballot.

   Synonyms:

   concert, unison, unity, harmony

   Antonyms:

   disagreement

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Etymology

Origin of unanimity

1400–50; late Middle English unanimite < Middle French < Latin ūnanimitās, equivalent to ūnanim ( us ) unanimous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

If citizens cannot reliably distinguish between genuine public opinion and algorithmically generated simulation of unanimity, democratic decision-making could be severely compromised.

From Salon

It is very rare for a grand jury to decline an indictment sought by prosecutors because it only hears the government’s version of events and doesn’t require unanimity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Potentially, they ranked company culture third as they may place a high value on internal stakeholder buy-in and unanimity of purpose.

From Barron's

The Law Society of Scotland would have preferred the unanimity or near-unanimity required by the jury system in England and Wales.

From BBC

"There are two forces that keep struggling against each other - maybe in Britain you have more unanimity."

From BBC

Related Words

• consensus
• harmony
• unity