Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supermajority
Noun
/ˌsuːpərˈmeɪdʒərɪti/
Definition
A supermajority is a requirement for a proposal to gain a level of support that is greater than a simple majority.
Examples
- A supermajority is needed to amend the constitution.
- The board required a supermajority vote to approve the merger.
- In some legislative bodies, a supermajority can override a veto.
Meaning
It is commonly used in voting contexts, often defined as a threshold of two-thirds, three-fourths, or another specified ratio of votes required to make certain decisions or amendments.
Synonyms
- Qualified majority
- Enhanced majority
- Two-thirds majority
