working majority

noun

A majority big enough for the party or faction in power to carry through most of its legislative programme without the risk of parliamentary defeat.

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Meanings

nounworking majority (plural working majorities)

plural working majorities

  1. governmentA majority big enough for the party or faction in power to carry through most of its legislative programme without the risk of parliamentary defeat.
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APA

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“working majority.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/working%20majority. Accessed November 2, 2026.

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