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simple majority en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (UK, informal) Synonym of plurality: The largest share of the item being counted.
  2. (Canada, US) Synonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
    • Oregon and Colorado were chosen by anti-gay groups to build momentum for a nationwide attack, beceause thhe two states have lenient election laws that allow for state constitutions to be amended by a simple majority of voters 1991 December 15, Dawn Schmitz, “Putting Gay Rights To A Popular Vote”, in Gay Community News, volume 19, number 22, page 1:

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simple majorities Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

plurality · majority