Majority Vote
/ˈmɑːdʒɚɪti voʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A decision made by more than half of the votes cast by a group eligible to vote, often used in legal or organizational contexts to determine a binding outcome.
The board reached a decision through a majority vote.
- (n.) The minimum number of votes required to decide an issue in a body, typically more than half of total members or shares entitled to vote.
The proposal failed because it did not achieve the required majority vote.
Forms
- majority votes
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Commentary
In legal drafting, it is important to specify whether a simple majority (more than half present) or an absolute majority (more than half of all members) is required to avoid ambiguity.
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