Unanimity

usgb/ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
noun

The condition of everyone agreeing on something.

The board reached a state of unanimity on the new policy
Visual representation of "unanimity" - The condition of everyone agreeing on something

Often appears as...

  • reach unanimity
  • break unanimity

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Formal

Academic

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Group Decision

Unanimity is used when all members of a group fully agree with a decision.

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The committee voted with unanimity to approve the project.
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Total Agreement

It implies no opposition or differences among the involved parties.

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Achieving unanimity on such a controversial topic was unexpected.
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Rare Occurrence

Complete agreement is rare, so 'unanimity' often signals a significant moment.

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Their unanimity on the issue signified a rare moment of solidarity.
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