noun · rare

qualified majority

qualified majority · qualified majorities

qualifizierte Mehrheit

A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than…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.

Meaning

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(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
two-thirds qualified majority