absolute majority

noun

Meaning

More than half of the total number of votes or members entitled to participate in a decision or election.

Examples

The party won an absolute majority in parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support.
To amend the constitution, the proposal requires an absolute majority of all registered members, not just those present.

Synonyms: majority, clear majority, overall majority, landslide

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absolute majority

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæb.sə.luːt məˈdʒɒr.ɪ.ti/

Definition

More than half of the total number of votes or members entitled to participate in a decision or election.

Examples

The party won an absolute majority in parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support.
To amend the constitution, the proposal requires an absolute majority of all registered members, not just those present.
Without an absolute majority, the coalition government struggled to maintain a consistent policy agenda.

Synonyms of absolute majority

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