A true numerical majority, more than 50% of the items being counted.

plural of tyranny of the majority

plural of dictatorship of the majority

Synonym of go over to the majority (“to die”)

(US) A faction of the US Republican Party whose policies include conservatism on social and personal matters, infusing religion into the American political process.

(chiefly UK) A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as ²⁄₃, often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the bylaws of an association.

A decision that gains the acceptance of the majority of voters in a decision-making body, such as a parliament, municipal council or shareholders' meeting.

(competitive fighting) an outcome in several full-contact combat sports where the majority of judges (usually two out of three) agree that neither fighter won, while the third judge indicates one fighter being the clear winner on his/her scorecard.

The Third World; the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

A decision rule whereby the decisions of the numerical majority of a group will be binding on the whole group, its parts, and each member.