majority rule

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Synonyms: majority rules

Antonyms: majority rules

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Noun

1. A decision rule whereby the decisions of the numerical [[majority]] of a [[group]] will be binding on the whole group, its parts, and each member.
2. The [[w:social choice function|social choice function]] that selects the [[w:Condorcet winner|Condorcet winner]] if one exists, and otherwise makes no decision.

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