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Unanimity Definition
(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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This definition of Unanimity is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.
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.
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