qualified majority

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English

Noun

qualified majority (plural qualified majorities)

  1. (chiefly 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.
    Synonym: (chiefly US) supermajority
    Antonym: qualified minority
    three-fifths qualified majority
    two-thirds qualified majority

Translations

supermajority — see supermajority

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