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Meaning of qualified majority | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as ²⁄₃, often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the bylaws of an association.

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Equivalents

العربية غالبية عظمى
Čeština kvalifikovaná většina supervětšina
Deutsch qualifizierte Mehrheit
Suomi määräenemmistö
Polski większość kwalifikowana

Examples

“three-fifths qualified majority”
“two-thirds qualified majority”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

qualified property Qualified Teacher Status Qualifiedly qualifiedness Qualifier Qualifiers

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