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qualified majorities

qualified majorities is the plural of qualified majority.

Meaning of qualified majority

Noun

qualified majority (plural qualified majorities)

  1. (UK) A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as ²⁄₃, often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the bylaws of an association.
    • three-fifths qualified majority
    Synonyms:
    supermajority
    Antonyms:
    qualified minority

Questions about qualified majorities

What is qualified majorities the plural of?
Qualified majorities is the plural of qualified majority.

Words near qualified majorities in the dictionary

  1. qualificatory
  2. qualified
  3. qualified fee
  4. qualified fees
  5. qualified immunity
  6. qualified majorities
  7. qualified majority
  8. qualified out
  9. qualified property
  10. Qualified Teacher Status
  11. qualifiedly

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