USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In parliamentary procedure, the term “majority” simply means “more than half.” As it relates to a vote, a majority vote is more than half of the votes cast. Abstentions or blanks are excluded in calculating a majority vote.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total. a majority of voters. a two-thirds majority. : the excess of a majority over the remainder of the total : margin. won by a majority of 10 votes.

Detailed explanation-3: -the larger number or part of something: The majority of the employees have university degrees. A large majority of people approve of the death sentence. In Britain women are in the/a majority.

Detailed explanation-4: -noun. 1. : more than half of the votes: such as. : more than half of the votes actually cast. : more than half of the number of qualified voters.