Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The unanimity rule is a decision-making process where all members of a group must agree on a decision before it can be implemented. It ensures that every individual's opinion is considered and valued in the final outcome.
Related terms
Consensus decision: making - A process that seeks agreement from most participants and may incorporate mechanisms to resolve objections without needing full agreement from all members.
Majority rule: A principle where the choice supported by more than half of the participants in a decision-making process wins, regardless of whether it achieves unanimous approval.
Veto power: The authority to unilaterally stop a decision or proposal, highlighting how individual consent can impact collective decisions under certain rules