Majoritarianism
/ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɪtɛəriənɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A political principle or legal system where the majority's decision has primacy over minority rights or opinions.
The constitution's framework is critiqued for embracing majoritarianism at the expense of minority protections.
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- majoritarianism
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Commentary
Majoritarianism often requires balance with minority rights in legal frameworks to prevent tyranny of the majority.
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