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[[Latin]] unanimus, from unus one + animus [[mind]] | [[Latin]] unanimus, from unus one + animus [[mind]] | ||
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*1: being of [[one]] [[mind]] : [[agree]]ing | *1: being of [[one]] [[mind]] : [[agree]]ing | ||
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'''Unanimity''' is complete [[agreement]] by all people in a given [[situation]]. When unanimous, everybody is of same [[mind]] and [[acting]] [[together]] as [[one]]. Many [[groups]] consider unanimous [[decisions]] a sign of [[agreement]], [[solidarity]], and unity. Unanimity may be [[assumed]] explicitly after a unanimous vote or implicitly by a lack of objections. | '''Unanimity''' is complete [[agreement]] by all people in a given [[situation]]. When unanimous, everybody is of same [[mind]] and [[acting]] [[together]] as [[one]]. Many [[groups]] consider unanimous [[decisions]] a sign of [[agreement]], [[solidarity]], and unity. Unanimity may be [[assumed]] explicitly after a unanimous vote or implicitly by a lack of objections. | ||
| − | [[Practice]] varies as to whether a [[vote]] can be considered unanimous if some voter abstains. [ | + | [[Practice]] varies as to whether a [[vote]] can be considered unanimous if some voter abstains. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order Robert's Rules of Order] allows unanimity even with abstentions, equating "unanimous consent" with "[[silent]] consent", i.e. with no objections raised. In [[contrast]], a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_resolution United Nations Security Council] [[resolution]] is not considered "unanimous" if a member abstains. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union European Union], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Amsterdam Treaty of Amsterdam] introduced the [[concept]] of "constructive abstention", where a member can abstain in a vote where unanimity is required without thereby blocking the [[success]] of the vote. This is intended to allow [[states]] to symbolically withhold [[support]] while not [[paralysing]] [[decision]]-making. |
| − | In [ | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law criminal law] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_trial jury trials], many [[jurisdictions]] require the [[jury]] to reach a unanimous [[verdict]]. This is not so in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(common_law) civil law] [[jury]] [[trials]]. |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 13 December 2020
Origin
Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind
Definitions
- 1: being of one mind : agreeing
- 2: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
Description
Unanimity is complete agreement by all people in a given situation. When unanimous, everybody is of same mind and acting together as one. Many groups consider unanimous decisions a sign of agreement, solidarity, and unity. Unanimity may be assumed explicitly after a unanimous vote or implicitly by a lack of objections.
Practice varies as to whether a vote can be considered unanimous if some voter abstains. Robert's Rules of Order allows unanimity even with abstentions, equating "unanimous consent" with "silent consent", i.e. with no objections raised. In contrast, a United Nations Security Council resolution is not considered "unanimous" if a member abstains. In the European Union, the Treaty of Amsterdam introduced the concept of "constructive abstention", where a member can abstain in a vote where unanimity is required without thereby blocking the success of the vote. This is intended to allow states to symbolically withhold support while not paralysing decision-making.
In criminal law jury trials, many jurisdictions require the jury to reach a unanimous verdict. This is not so in civil law jury trials.
