Majority and Plurality¶
Merriam-Webster. (2026). Majority and Plurality.
Cited by¶
1 citation across 1 artifact.
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Mechanisms¶
- Most-Threshold Statement
- The threshold: does "most" mean a simple majority (>50%) or a plurality (the largest bloc, possibly under 50%)?
This sourceDistinguishes a majority of more than half from a plurality that is merely the largest bloc.
- The threshold: does "most" mean a simple majority (>50%) or a plurality (the largest bloc, possibly under 50%)?
Verification¶
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