majority

US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

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noun

  • Amount that is more than half of a group
  • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
  • The number by which votes for one candidate exceed those for all other candidates combined.
  • The greater number; more than half of a total group or amount.
  • The excess of seats held by one party over all others in a parliament or legislature.
  • The political party with the most members in a legislative body.
  • The number by which votes for one candidate or party exceed those for all others.

Examples

The French company holds a majority stake in the retail chain.

Opinion polls indicated a two-thirds majority in favour of ratification of the treaty.