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Definition of "quorum" []

  • The minimal number of officers and members of a committee or organization, usually a majority, who must be present for valid transaction of business. (noun)
  • A select group. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "quorum" in a sentence
  • "Two things: An ‘old-fashioned’ filibuster requires not only the filibuterer to speak, but at least 49 filibusterees to be in the chamber listening, else the speaker suggests the absence of a quorum, and can take a break while a quorum is assembled."
  • "They've been to what they call a quorum call for some time now, trying to figure it out."
  • "You did have what we call a quorum, more than half where they are voting."