qualified majority
qualified majority noun: 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.
Noun
qualified majority (plural qualified majorities)
- 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
- two-thirds qualified majority
- Synonyms:
- supermajority
- Antonyms:
- qualified minority
Synonyms of qualified majority
Antonyms
- qualified minority
Forms of qualified majority
| plural | qualified majorities |
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Questions about qualified majority
- What does qualified majority mean?
- Qualified majority means 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.
- What part of speech is qualified majority?
- Qualified majority is a noun.
- What is the plural of qualified majority?
- The plural of qualified majority is qualified majorities.
Words near qualified majority in the dictionary
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