Majority Party
/ˈmɑːdʒərɪti ˈpɑːrti/
Definitions
- (n.) The political party holding more than half the seats in a legislative body, enabling control over legislative agendas and leadership positions.
The majority party in the legislature set the agenda for the upcoming session.
Forms
- majority party
- majority parties
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguishing the majority party is essential for clarifying authority and procedural control within legislative contexts.
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