Majority
/ˈmɑː.dʒə.rɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) The greater number or part; more than half of a total.
The bill was passed with a majority vote.
- (n.) The age at which a person is legally recognized as an adult.
He reached the age of majority at eighteen.
Forms
- majorities
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish majority from plurality and supermajority to clarify decision thresholds.
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