Simple Majority
/ˈsɪmpəl məˈdʒɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of majority in voting where more than half of the votes cast are for a proposal or candidate, without requiring a qualified or supermajority threshold.
The motion passed by a simple majority of 52 percent.
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- simple majority
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Commentary
Use 'simple majority' to indicate a basic threshold above 50% of votes, distinguishing it from supermajorities or other voting thresholds.
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