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simple majority

noun simple majorities

UK, informal Synonym of plurality: The largest share of the item being counted.
Similar: plurality
Canada, US Synonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it. Oregon and Colorado were chosen by anti-gay groups to build momentum for a nationwide attack, beceause thhe two states have lenient election laws that allow for state constitutions to be amended by a simple majority of voters
Similar: majority

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@misc{simple_majority_2026,
  title = {simple majority},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/simple%20majority},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}