simple majority

English

Noun

simple majority (plural simple majorities)

1. (UK, informal) Synonym of plurality: The largest share of the item being counted.
2. (Canada, US) Synonym of majority: (of a motion) more votes in favor of a proposition than against it.
   • 1991 December 15, Dawn Schmitz, “Putting Gay Rights To A Popular Vote”, in Gay Community News, volume 19, number 22, page 1:

     Oregon and Colorado were chosen by anti-gay groups to build momentum for a nationwide attack, beceause thhe two states have lenient election laws that allow for state constitutions to be amended by a simple majority of voters