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Simple English definitions for legal terms

majority vote

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A quick definition of majority vote:

A majority vote is when more than half of a group agrees on something. For example, if there are 10 people and 6 of them vote for something, that is a majority vote. Sometimes, a bigger majority is needed, like two-thirds or three-quarters, for really important decisions. A veto-proof majority is when enough people agree to pass a law even if the leader tries to stop it.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A majority vote is when more than half of a group or total number of votes is in favor of a particular decision or candidate.

For example, if there are 100 people voting and 51 of them vote for Candidate A, then Candidate A wins by a majority vote.

In parliamentary law, a majority vote can refer to all members or a subset of members, such as those present or voting on a specific question. A simple majority is when more than half of the members who vote are in favor of a decision.

Other types of majority votes include:

  • Absolute majority: A majority of all those who are entitled to vote, whether or not they actually cast ballots.
  • Supermajority: A fixed proportion greater than half, such as two-thirds, required for certain extraordinary actions.
  • Veto-proof majority: A legislative majority large enough to override an executive veto.

These examples illustrate how a majority vote is determined and used in different contexts, such as elections, parliamentary procedures, and legislative decision-making.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:10
@texaslawhopefully: THEY SEND THEM TO YOU EVEN AFTER YOU GOT ACCEPTED???
I've been getting them literally every other day for months now
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:11
that’s absurd
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does having a masters degree help with getting into law school
16:19
i rly want to get into northwestern or uchicago but im worried about my stats
LSDFan
16:20
you'll get in, calm tf down
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damn
16:21
bro was just asking a question
U have great stats! I wouldn't be too nervous. Did u write why Northwestern and why Chicago?
oh cornells going wl crazy
16:22
having a masters degree is probably a positive, it shows you can do grad level coursework and probably generated a strong rec letter
@RightPlant: you have a great chance at Northwestern!
Chicago, also not a bad chance, but it is more of a crapshoot
Esp since they care more about GPA than LSAT
Would gulc be later tn? I submitted mine mid Oct so don’t think they will get back to me yet
Anyone think au will get back to us tomo?
16:26
I have no clue, I would think it would be later tn based on past waves
radio silence from cornell hey no news is good news ....
gulc was friday last week but i think it was cause of holiday
16:29
genuinely if its not today I WILL crashout.
Dkk
16:29
@jackfrost11770: Cornell had the WL wave!
oh radio silence on my end
16:32
UR2 at UVA
16:32
not really what i wanted given i have a new LSAT score coming but thems the breaks
Dkk
16:33
@jackfrost11770: Man, I watched a video summarizing the stuff I missed in Arcane. You know, all the boring mel and ambessa stuff and that shit is actually incredibly important to the lore. That stuff is all LeBlanc shit and LeBlanc is like one of the most powerful characters in league.
Dkk
16:33
At least, lore wise. It will get interesting.
if ive been at UR 2 or 3 for UVA am i cooked
also is there ucla wave tongith or is that late reporters?
TypicalTeapot
16:37
DEAN ANDY PLEAAAAAASE
recentboo
16:43
leblanc and vlad coming in last arc
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