qualified majority

noun

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.

“two-thirds qualified majority”

Similar
supermajority
Opposite
qualified minority
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Meanings

nounqualified majority (plural qualified majorities)

plural qualified majorities

  1. UKA 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.

    two-thirds qualified majority

    1 more example

    three-fifths qualified majority

    Synonyms: supermajority · Antonyms: qualified minority

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA 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.

Similar
supermajority
Opposite
qualified minority
Also see
supermajority
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APA

qualified majority. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/qualified%20majority

MLA

“qualified majority.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/qualified%20majority. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “qualified majority,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/qualified%20majority.

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