absolute majority

Meanings

• noun

  A majority of more than half of the total votes or members in an election or assembly.

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Antonyms

plurality , relative majority

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Variants

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absolute , absoluteness , absolutenesses , absoluter , absolutes , absolutest

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Etymology

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The term 'absolute majority' is derived from the Latin words 'absolutus' meaning 'complete' and 'majoritas' meaning 'majority'.

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Trivia

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1. An absolute majority is required for the election of the President of the European Commission.

2. In some legislative bodies, such as the European Parliament, a supermajority of two-thirds or three-fifths may be required for certain decisions instead of an absolute majority.

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Related Concepts

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1. Relative majority: A majority that is greater than 50% of the votes or members but less than an absolute majority.

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Culture

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In political contexts, the term 'absolute majority' is significant as it represents a strong mandate for decision-making and can help to prevent deadlocks or stalemates.

How to Memorize "absolute majority"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people voting in an election. An absolute majority would be more than half of the group voting for the same candidate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'absolute majority' with the idea of a clear and decisive victory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'AMA' for 'Absolute Majority' and associate it with the idea of a 'clear and decisive victory'.

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