In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
UNANIMOUS
consentaneous, consentient, unanimous
(adjective) in complete agreement; “a unanimous decision”
solid, unanimous, whole
(adjective) acting together as a single undiversified whole; “a solid voting bloc”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unanimous (not comparable)
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
Source: Wiktionary
U*nan"i*mous, a. Etym: [L. unanimus, unanimus; unus one + animus mind: cf. F. unanime. See Unit, and Animate.]
1. Being of one mind; agreeing in opinion, design, or determination; consentient; not discordant or dissentient; harmonious; as, the assembly was unanimous; the members of the council were unanimous. "Both in one faith unanimous." Milton.
2. Formed with unanimity; indicating unanimity; having the agreement and consent of all; agreed upon without the opposition or contradiction of any; as, a unanimous opinion; a unanimous vote.
– U*nan"i*mous*ly, adv.
– U*nan"i*mous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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