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Unanimous
CIDE DICTIONARY
Unanimous, a. [L. unanimus, unanimis; unus one + animus mind: cf. F. unanime. See Unit, and Animate.].
- Being of one mind; agreeing in opinion, design, or determination; consentient; not discordant or dissentient; harmonious; as, the assembly was unanimous; the members of the council were unanimous. Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Formed with unanimity; indicating unanimity; having the agreement and consent of all; agreed upon without the opposition or contradiction of any; as, a unanimous opinion; a unanimous vote. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Unanimous, adj.
1 all in agreement (the committee was unanimous).
2 (of an opinion, vote, etc.) held or given by general consent (the unanimous choice).
1 all in agreement (the committee was unanimous).
2 (of an opinion, vote, etc.) held or given by general consent (the unanimous choice).
Derivative
unanimity n. unanimously adv. unanimousness n.
Etymology
LL unanimis, L unanimus f. unus one + animus mind
THESAURUS
Unanimous
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