Two-Thirds Majority
/ˌtuː ˈθɜːrdz məˈdʒɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A voting requirement where at least two-thirds of the members must agree for a decision to pass.
The amendment was approved by a two-thirds majority in the legislature.
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- two-thirds majorities
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Commentary
Commonly used in legislative and corporate contexts to ensure decisions have broad support beyond a simple majority.
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