Majority Voting System
/ˈmɒdʒɚɪti ˈvoʊtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A decision-making method where the option that receives more than half the votes wins, commonly used in corporate and public governance.
The board adopted a majority voting system to elect its directors to ensure fair representation.
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- majority voting system
- majority voting systems
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Commentary
Used primarily in corporate and electoral law contexts, it is important to specify whether the majority is absolute (more than half) or relative (more than any other option) in drafting to avoid ambiguity.
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