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majority
[C/U] Both
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).