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qualified majority en · NOUN

Meanings

  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
    • two-thirds qualified majority

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Antonyms

qualified minority

Synonyms

supermajority