Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
majority-rule
Noun
/məˈdʒɔːrɪti ruːl/
Definition
A principle that the decision or preference supported by more than half of a group is accepted and followed.
Examples
- In a democratic election, majority rule ensures that the candidate with the most votes wins.
- The committee decided to follow the majority rule when making decisions about the new policy.
- Majority rule is often considered a fair way to determine the group’s preference.
Meaning
Majority rule refers to a voting system where the choice that gets more than half the votes is the one that is implemented or accepted by the group.
Synonyms
- Voting system
- Majoritarianism
- Democratic process
