English Dictionary

qualified majority

名詞

イギリス英語

(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.

日本語の意味

決定を下すために、事前に定められた50%以上（しばしば2/3など）の割合を超える票を必要とする多数決、特に重要な事項（例：定款の改正など）に用いられる制度

The council required a qualified majority of two-thirds to approve the constitutional amendment.

評議会は、憲法改正を承認するために3分の2の特別多数を必要とした。

意味（1）

(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.

three-fifths qualified majority

qualified majorities （ plural ）