Definition of absolute majority - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
votingTECH. UK more than half of all votes or seatsTECH. UK
- She won with an absolute majority in the election.
- The party secured an absolute majority in parliament.
- No law can pass without an absolute majority.
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Expressions with absolute
highly recommended movie or show to watch
The new superhero movie is an absolute must-see.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
complete nonsense or something very bad in quality
That movie was absolute tripe.
extreme chaos or confusion in a situation
The traffic jam was so bad, it's absolute madness.
situation full of hidden problems or dangers
Without a lawyer, dealing with immigration forms is risky; it's an absolute minefield.
expresses disbelief or disapproval about something ridiculous
What absolute tripe! I can't believe he said that.
unchecked authority leads to corruption
The history of dictatorships shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
express extreme frustration or disbelief about a situation
I can't believe he did that, it's the absolute end!
person with no experience in an activity or subject
She is an absolute beginner at playing guitar.
something essential or indispensable in a situation
A good dictionary is an absolute must for writers.
very bad or stressful situation or experience
The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare!
substance extremely harmful to living organisms
The chemical spill was an absolute poison to the fish.
something completely worthless or untrue
His explanation was absolute rubbish.
ruler with complete power over a country
Louis XIV was an absolute monarch of France.
full right or power with no limits or conditions
He claimed an absolute right to make the decision.
considering something without comparison to other things
The company's profits increased in absolute terms.
person extremely sweet or kind
Everyone loves her; she's an absolute honey.
anything exceptionally large for its type
That pumpkin is an absolute unit this year.
promise that something will happen with complete certainty and no limits
The company gives an absolute guarantee on all its electrical appliances.
final decision made without any doubt
The judge made an absolute judgment on the case.
total ban on something that allows no exceptions or excuses
There is an absolute prohibition on torture in international law.
actual profit or loss on an investment over a time period
The fund delivered an absolute return of 8% over twelve months.
ability to produce more using the same resources
Countries with an absolute advantage can produce certain goods at lower costs.
amount of water vapor in air volume
The absolute humidity was measured at 10 grams per cubic meter.
Expressions with majority
majority of people who do not express their opinions publicly
The silent majority often has a significant impact on election outcomes.
election win by a very large margin
The candidate secured a landslide majority in the election.
majority recorded but not effective in practice
Despite the paper majority, the board couldn't pass the resolution.
very small majority in a decision-making body
The bill passed with a razor majority in the senate.
person who stands alone in their opinion
Despite the opposition, he remained a majority of one.
become legally recognized as an adult
She will reach her majority at eighteen.
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slim majority.
largest part of a group or quantity
The vast majority of students passed the exam.
smallest number more than half needed to win
The law passed with a bare majority.
with only a small number more in favor than against
The bill passed by a narrow majority.
method of making choices where the option with most votes wins
The committee used majority voting to select the final project proposal.
number of votes equal to at least two out of three
The law passed with a two-thirds majority.
having more than half of the total
The proposal was accepted because the votes were in the majority.
very large number or percentage of a group
The overwhelming majority supported the new rule.
very large number of votes more than others
The party won with a thumping majority.
change opinion or vote to match the larger group
She went over to the majority in the final vote.
choose someone by voting with overwhelming support
The citizens elected her with a thumping majority.
the view held by more than half of a group
The majority opinion was in favor of the new policy.
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slender majority.
oppression by majority group over minority
The policy was criticized as a tyranny of the majority.
decision or opinion shared by more than half of a group
Company policy on remote work followed the majority judgment of employees.
process where more than half agree
The decision was made by majority operation.
political party member ensuring discipline and vote alignment
The majority whip secured enough votes for the bill.
system where the greater number makes decisions or holds more power
Majority rule decided the outcome of the vote.
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- French:majorité absolue, ...
- German:absolute Mehrheit, ...
- Italian:maggioranza assoluta, ...
- Spanish:mayoría absoluta, ...
- Portuguese:maioria absoluta, ...
- Chinese:绝对多数, ...
- Japanese:絶対多数, ...
- Arabic:الأَغْلَبِيَّة المُطْلَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:רֹב מֻחְלָט, ...
- Russian:абсолютное большинство, ...
- Ukrainian:абсолютна більшість, ...
- Hindi:पूर्ण बहुमत, ...
- Bengali:নিরঙ্কুশ সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠতা, ...
- Catalan:majoria absoluta, ...
- Czech:absolutní většina, ...
- Danish:absolut flertal, ...
- Dutch:absolute meerderheid, ...
- Greek:απόλυτη πλειοψηφία, ...
- Hungarian:abszolút többség, ...
- Khmer:សំឡេងភាគច្រើនដាច់ខាត, ...
- Korean:절대 과반수, ...
- Persian:اکثریت مطلق, ...
- Polish:bezwzględna większość, ...
- Portuguese (BR):maioria absoluta, ...
- Romanian:majoritate absolută, ...
- Swedish:absolut majoritet, ...
- Thai:เสียงข้างมากเด็ดขาด, ...
- Turkish:mutlak çoğunluk, ...
- Vietnamese:đa số tuyệt đối, ...
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