Unanimousness

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Unanimous \U*nan"i*mous\ ([-u]*n[a^]n"[i^]*m[u^]s), a. [L.
     unanimus, unanimis; unus one + animus mind: cf. F. unanime.
     See {Unit}, and {Animate}.]
     1. 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. "Both in one faith unanimous."
        --Milton.
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     2. 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] -- {U*nan"i*mous*ly}, adv. --
        {U*nan"i*mous*ness}, n.
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