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(Lat. unus, one, animus, mind). The agreement of all the persons concerned in a thing, in design and opinion. Generally, a simple majority of any number of persons is sufficient to do such acts as the whole number can do, for example, a majority of the legislature can pass a law; but there are some cases in which unanimity is required, for example, a traverse jury composed of twelve individuals cannot decide an issue submitted to them unless they are unanimous,
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(Lat. unus, one, animus, mind). The agreement of all the persons concerned in a thing, in design and opinion. Generally, a simple majority of any number of persons is sufficient to do such acts as the whole number can do, for example, a majority of the legislature can pass a law; but there are some cases in which unanimity is required, for example, a traverse jury composed of twelve individuals cannot decide an issue submitted to them unless they are unanimous,
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Unanimity (Proceedings)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of unanimity. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Proceedings is provided. Finally, the subject of Removal in relation with unanimity is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.