unanimity

Definition

A status in which all members of a group are in complete agreement or hold the same opinion, requiring a unanimous vote to pass a measure.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'unanimitas,' which combines 'unus' (one) and 'animus' (mind). It entered Middle English through Old French, literally meaning 'one-mindedness'.

In the news

In the article, it is used to explain that the European Commission requires all member states to agree before a measure can pass, which prevents the majority from imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements. This requirement is described as a 'dilatory tactic' because it makes consensus difficult to reach.

EU sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank remain stalled despite majority support

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