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majority

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pl: majorities

This term carries a strong sense of dominance and decision-making power. It is frequently used in political and legal contexts to establish a mandate or a winning outcome, creating a clear divide between the dominant group and the minority.

Countable when referring to a specific group of people who hold the most power (the ruling majority). Uncountable when referring to the general proportion of a whole (the majority of the cake).

Meanings

Noun
[something]

The greater number or part of a group.

"The majority of the voters supported the new law."

Noun
[someone]

The state of being an adult and having full legal rights.

"He reached his majority at eighteen."

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