Meanings
plural simple majorities
- CanadaUSSynonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
Oregon and Colorado were chosen by anti-gay groups to build momentum for a nationwide attack, beceause thhe two states have lenient election laws that allow for state constitutions to be amended by a simple majority of voters
1991 December 15, Dawn Schmitz, “Putting Gay Rights To A Popular Vote”, in Gay Community News, volume 19, number 22, page 1Synonyms: majority
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of plurality: The largest share of the item being counted.
nounSynonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
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simple majority. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/simple%20majority
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