majoritarian
/məˌdʒɔrɪˈtɛriən/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting the principle that the majority of a group should have the power to make decisions for the whole group.
- Some critics argue that majoritarian rule can ignore the rights of minority groups.
- The new law was passed through a majoritarian vote in the legislature.
- The country's majoritarian system means that the party with the most votes controls the government.
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