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A quick definition of one-half plus one:

Term: ONE-HALF PLUS ONE

Definition: One-half plus one is a way to approximate a majority, which means more than half. For example, if there are 100 people, a majority would be 51. However, if there is an odd number of people, "half plus one" would not be a whole number. So, it's better to use "a simple majority" to mean more than half. This is also called 50 percent plus one.

Explanation: One-half plus one is a way to figure out what most people want. If there are 100 people, more than half of them would be 51. But if there are 99 people, half of them would be 49.5, which is not a whole number. So, we use "a simple majority" to mean more than half. This is also called 50 percent plus one.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: One-half plus one is a common but imprecise way of approximating a majority. It is often used to refer to the number of votes or members needed to make a decision or pass a resolution.

For example, in a group of 100 members, a majority would be 51 votes (half plus one). However, if the group had an odd number of members, "half plus one" would not be a whole number, so it would not accurately represent a majority.

Instead, "a simple majority" is a better term to use when referring to majority rule. This means that more than half of the votes or members are needed to make a decision or pass a resolution.

For instance, if a group had 15 members, a simple majority would be 8 votes (more than half of 15). This ensures that decisions are made by a clear majority and not just a close approximation.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
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babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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