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Definition of supermajority

supermajority

/ˌsuːpər.məˈdʒɔːrɪti/
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Plural:supermajorities
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supermajority Lexical Profile

supermajority Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A requirement for a proposal to gain a specified level of support that is significantly greater than a simple majority of over fifty percent, such as two-thirds or three-fifths.

Example

"Passing a constitutional amendment in the legislature requires a two-thirds supermajority."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a simple majority (more than 50%) or a plurality (the largest share of votes, even if under 50%), a supermajority requires a higher, specified threshold such as three-fifths or two-thirds.

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