Minority Party
/ˈmaɪnɚɪti ˈpɑːrti/
Definitions
- (n.) The political party or group with fewer members in a legislative or deliberative assembly.
The minority party opposed the bill during the parliamentary session.
- (n.) In corporate law, the group of shareholders holding less than 50% of a company's voting shares, lacking controlling interest.
The minority party shareholders challenged the majority's decision at the annual meeting.
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- minority party
- minority parties
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Commentary
The term 'minority party' is context-dependent, commonly used in political and corporate law; definitions should clarify the setting to avoid ambiguity.
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