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quorum
[ kwawr-uhm, kwohr- ]
noun
- the number of members of a group or organization required to be present to transact business legally, usually a majority.
- a particularly chosen group.
quorum
/ ˈɔːə /
noun
- a minimum number of members in an assembly, society, board of directors, etc, required to be present before any valid business can be transacted
we don't have a quorum
the quorum is forty
quorum
- The minimum number of members of a committee or legislative body who must be present before business can officially or legally be conducted. In the United States Congress , for example, either house must have a majority (218 in the House of Representatives , 51 in the Senate ) to have a quorum.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quorum1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quorum1
Example Sentences
“The three biggest weapons? Blanket opposition, quorum calls, and blocking unanimous consent — parliamentary guerrilla tactics that can slow, stall, and obstruct at every turn.”
Currently, councillors must attend meetings in person to be able to vote and contribute to a quorum.
It did not meet the quorum of 200 votes for counting.
Politically, Hezbollah has enough seats with its allies to thwart quorum in parliament even as many of its MPs have maintained a lower profile for fear of drawing Israeli fire.
After a quorum was finally established, Congress counted and certified the electoral vote on April 6, 1789.
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