Meaning & use
quorum
The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for votes to be valid.
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Without a quorum, the board could not legally vote on the new budget.
The club's bylaws require a quorum of ten members before any decision is official.
A note on using this word
Quorum refers to attendance requirements, not to a majority vote itself, which is a separate concept.
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