The rule or doctrine that the numerical majority{2} of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group; as, our club makes decisions by majority rule.. Contrasted with unanimous consent, or decision by a decree of a single person or small committee forming part of an organization.
A voting system in which the alternative receiving more than half the votes wins.
Rule by more than half of those participating in a decision.
Power of one-half of the members, plus one, of any decision-making group to bind the remainder of that group to a decision.
a rule of law that applies in most states of the country
idea that all the people in a group or society should be held to the rules and decisions established by more than half of the people.
Majority rule (more precisely, the majority rule) is the rule or law that requires more than half of the members of a polity who cast a vote to agree in order for the entire polity to make a decision on the measure being voted on. The process of voting generally implies the majority rule, in order to determine the preference or will of the majority. More broadly, the term is used in discussions regarding the principles of majority rule and the protection of individual and minority rights.
