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Absolute Majority

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An absolute majority refers to the number of votes required to win an election or make a decision when there are more than two choices available. It is an important concept in politics and governance, ensuring that a candidate or option receives more than half of the total votes cast.

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Noun - Political Sense:

In a parliamentary system, a political party must typically win an absolute majority of seats to form the government.

Example sentence: The party won an absolute majority of 60% of the seats in the parliament.

Noun - Decision-Making Sense:

The proposal needs an absolute majority of the board members' votes to be approved.

Example sentence: The resolution was passed with an absolute majority, as 75% of the board members voted in favor.

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