Legal Definitions - unanimous consent

Definition: Unanimous consent is an agreement or approval given by all parties involved. It is often used in parliamentary law to indicate that every voter has approved a motion or proposition.

Example: In a meeting, a member proposes a motion to adjourn the meeting. The chairperson asks if there is any objection to the motion. If no one objects, the chairperson declares that the motion is adopted by unanimous consent.

This example illustrates how unanimous consent is used in parliamentary law. If every member agrees to a motion or proposition, it can be adopted without a formal vote.