Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quorate
Adjective
/ˈkwɔːrət/
Definition
Having the minimum number of members required to conduct a meeting or vote.
Examples
- In order for the committee decisions to be valid, the meeting must be quorate.
- The board was not quorate last week, so the new policies could not be approved.
- Make sure that at least six members are present to ensure the meeting is quorate.
Meaning
The term ‘quorate’ describes a situation where enough members are present to make the decisions or validate the proceedings of a meeting legal and binding.
Synonyms
- Valid
- Authorized
- Legitimate
