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The definition of unanimous is a situation where all parties involved are fully in agreement and there is no dissent.

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An example of a unanimous vote is one where everyone voted yes.

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See unanimous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

agreeing completely; united in opinion
showing, or based on, complete agreement

Origin: L unanimus, unanimis < unus, one + animus, the mind (see animal)

Related Forms:

unanimity noun
unanimously adverb

See unanimous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
Based on or characterized by complete assent or agreement.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin ūnanimus

Origin: : ūnus, one; see oi-no- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + animus, mind; see anə- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

u·nanˈi·mous·ly adverb

u·nanˈi·mous·ness noun

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