quorum

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin quōrum, genitive plural form of quī (who, which), used as standard wording in written commissions.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
quorum

Plural
quorums

quorum (plural quorums)

  1. The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast binding votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.
    We can discuss the issue tonight, but cannot vote until we have a quorum.
  2. A selected body of persons.

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[edit] Italian

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quorum m. inv.

  1. quorum

[edit] Latin

[edit] Pronoun

quōrum

  1. genitive masculine plural of quī
  2. genitive neuter plural of quī

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