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Definition of quorum

quorum

/ˈkwɔːr.əm/
quo · rum
Plural:quorums
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quorum Lexical Profile

quorum Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.

Example

"Because several board members were delayed by the snowstorm, the committee lacked a quorum and had to postpone the vote."

2

A select group or committee of people chosen to oversee or conduct specific administrative or ecclesiastical affairs.

Example

"The decision was referred to a select quorum of senior elders for final review."

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• Nearby Words

quizzically
quokka
quoll
quorum
quota
quotable
quotably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century directly from the Latin genitive plural pronoun 'quorum' ('of whom'), which appeared in the standard wording of royal commissions appointing justices of the peace whose presence was required to conduct court business.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quorum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quorum
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