Supermajorities
/ˌsuːpərˈmɔːrdɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) A required majority greater than a simple majority, often two-thirds or three-fourths, mandated for certain legislative or corporate decisions.
The amendment was approved by a supermajority of the shareholders.
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Supermajorities are frequently used to protect significant decisions from being passed by a slim margin, ensuring broader consensus.
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