Supermajority
/ˌsuːpərˈmɔːrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A requirement for a proposal to gain significantly more than a simple majority, often two-thirds or three-quarters, to be approved.
The board approved the policy change with a supermajority vote of 75%.
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- super-majority
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Commentary
Supermajority thresholds are often stipulated in bylaws or constitutions to ensure broader agreement for critical decisions.
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