(UK) A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.).
(UK) A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.).
"relative majority" means: A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"relative majority" means: A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
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(UK, informal) : The largest share of the item being counted.
In a parliament or legislature, the difference in seats between the ruling party and the opposition; (UK) in an election, the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the second-place candidate, or between the winning candidate and all of the other candidates combined.
(North America) : (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
More than half (50%) of some group.
"relative majority" means: A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (UK) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally
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(chiefly, UK) A majority in a vote that reaches a preset threshold value significantly larger than 50%, such as , often required instead of a simple majority for reaching a decision; particularly on important matters, such as modifying the bylaws of an association.