qualified majority

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|UK}} A majority in a [[vote]] that reaches a preset [[threshold]] value significantly larger than 50%, such as {{frac|2|3}}, often required instead of a [[simple majority]] for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the [[bylaw]]s of an association.

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