Phrase guide

majority decision

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A decision that gains the acceptance of the majority of voters in a decision-making body, such as a parliament, municipal council or shareholders' meeting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning 2

An outcome in several full-contact combat sports where two of the three judges agree on which fighter won the match, while the third judge indicates that neither fighter won (i.e., a "draw").

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Qualifier: competitive fighting

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2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: enemmistöpäätös — decision accepted by the majority
  • Swedish: majoritetsbeslut — decision accepted by the majority