Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simple-majority
noun
/ˈsɪmpəl məˈdʒɔrɪti/
Definition
A simple majority is the smallest number of votes needed for a decision or a motion to pass in a voting process.
Examples
- The bill was passed by a simple majority in the legislature.
- In the election, the candidate won by a simple majority of the votes cast.
- Decisions made by a simple majority are often quicker to reach than those requiring a larger consensus.
Meaning
It refers to a situation where more votes in favor are received than against, without needing a specific percentage or supermajority.
Synonyms
- simple plurality
- straight majority
- majority vote
