Quorums
/ˈkwɔːrəmz/
Definitions
- (n.) The minimum number of members of a deliberative body necessary to conduct official business legally.
The meeting could not proceed because there was no quorum.
Forms
- quorum
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Commentary
Quorum is crucial to ensure that decisions are made by a representative segment of a governing body; specific quorum requirements often vary by organization and legal jurisdiction.
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