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Meaning of simple majority | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of plurality: The largest share of the item being counted.
    UK, informal
  2. Synonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
    Canada, US

Examples

“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”

CEFR level

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

simple meter simple microscope simple myopia simple past simple pendulum simple present

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