unanimity

noun

una·​nim·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce unanimity (audio)
Synonyms of unanimitynext
: the quality or state of being unanimous

Examples of unanimity in a Sentence

in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves
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State, sheriff’s office struggle over numbers While there has been seeming unanimity between local and state officials that Jail North should reopen, the how-to has proven difficult. Ryan Oehrli february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026 That means any effort to advance new tax cuts through reconciliation would be a tumultuous fight and require near-unanimity on the Republican side — far from a guarantee. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 Pluralism advocates hailed the court’s intervention as a significant victory, noting both the unanimity of the decision and the ideological diversity of the judicial panel. Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026 In December, the EU invoked an emergency legal provision to bypass the unanimity requirement in order to freeze Russian assets indefinitely. Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unanimity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unanimity was in the 15th century

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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimity. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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