quorum

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Noun 3 Latin 3.1 Pronoun 3.1.1 Descendants

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkwɔː.rəm/
• (US) IPA: /ˈkwɔːr.əm/
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[edit] Noun

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.

[edit] Derived terms

• disappearing quorum
• inquorate
• quorate
• quorum-busting

[edit] Translations

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Noun

quorum m. inv.

1. quorum

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Pronoun

quōrum

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

[edit] Descendants

• English: quorum
• Spanish: quórum m.