A number of members that is greater than half of the total membership of a group and that has the power to make decisions binding on the whole. There are two types of majorities that may be required for legislative approval of bills and other actions--a simple majority and an absolute majority. A simple majority consists of more than half of those members present and voting. An absolute majority consists of more than half of those members entitled to vote, whether present or absent.

the greater number of votes that determines the whole vote of the members on the passage of a bill or other action.

The American people expressing its might through assemblies, elections, voting, speaking and the democratic processes.

There are three types of majorities in the Knesset: 1) A Regular Majority - a majority of those participating in the voting. 2) A Special (Absolute) Majority - 61 Knesset members. 3) A Privileged Majority - 2/3 of the Members of the Knesset.

a number greater than half of the total votes cast in an election

a power with which a leader cannot but reckon

More than half of the combined Partnership Interests

The political party that has the greatest number of elected members and therefore controls top leadership positions; also means the number of members, in the House and Senate, necessary to pass legislation.

The political party with the most members in the House or Senate - in Kentucky, Democrats in the House, Republicans in the Senate.

Means more than half.

The greater number or part of something. | Lee learned that the senator was elected by a small majority of 73 votes. [ Lesson 1

More than 50 percent; commonly used as the percentage of votes required approving decisions for the corporation

The number of people who must favour a motion before it can be carried. A "simple majority" is more than half the members voting: that is, 50 percent plus one person.

One more than half.

the party that has the most members elected in either the House or the Senate.

More than 50 percent; commonly used as the percentage of votes required to approve certain corporate actions.

The age at which a person no longer considered a minor and is entitled to contract and enjoy civic rights, such as voting.

(1) More than half of something, such as the votes cast in an election. (2) The age at which a person can exercise the legal rights of an adult, such as entering into contracts or voting. See age of majority.

A majority is a subset of a group that is more than half of the entire group. This should not be confused with a plurality, which is a subset having the largest number of parts. A plurality is not necessarily a majority, as the largest subset may be less than half of the entire group.

a sub-group that outnumbers non-members in any particular group, or, in the politically correct sense of the word, has traditionally higher social status

Refers to the group of people within a society that is either largest in number or that successfully shapes or controls other groups through social, economic, cultural, political, military or religious power. The term suggests superior social position. In most parts of Canada, the term refers to White, English-speaking, Christian, middle to upper income families.

a larger numbers of pawns on one flank opposed by a smaller number of the opponent's; often a player with a majority on one flank has a minority on the other.

more pawn on one side than the opponent, e.g. four pawns on efgh files against 3 pawns on fgh, with an open d-file

The age at which a person is entitled to handle his or her own affairs.

1) More than 50%. 2) The age of majority is the age in years at which a community considers a human being capable of handling his own affairs and legally liable for his actions.

Age at which a person has all the rights of an adult.

The age at which a person is entitled to most legal rights and obligations although some rights or privileges such as the drinking of alcoholic beverages is may be withheld until a later date.

the age at which one is legally no longer a minor

The age at which an individual is legally entitled to handle his or her own affairs

The age at which a person is entitled to handle his own affairs. In Virginia, the age is 18.