unanimous consent
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“Typically, executors have the authority to sell property without needing unanimous consent from all heirs.”
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
The EU requirement for unanimous consent was at its best, or worst.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
The Senate gave unanimous consent to pass it upon its arrival.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
When sophisticated creditors start demanding unanimous consent on subordination, it’s a signal that confidence in collateral integrity is faltering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
Senator Gravel asked for the unanimous consent of all subcommittee members to insert the rest of the Pentagon Papers into the public record.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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