quorum

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Noun quorum has 1 sense

quorum - a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
--₁ is a kind of gathering, assemblage
--₁ is a member of organization, organisation
--₁ has particulars: minyan

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Term: Quorum

Description:

Quorum refers to the minimum number of people needed to be present at a meeting or assembly in order for decisions to be valid. It can also describe a group of people necessary to transact business.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

1. We cannot start the meeting until we have reached a quorum of eight members.

2. The board made a decision since the quorum was met with thirteen present.

Alternate senses:

Legal:

1. The resolution could not be passed as the quorum requirement for a special resolution was not met.

2. The bylaws specified a quorum of at least three members for the committee to have a valid meeting.

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