quorum

/ˈkwɔrəm/
noun
  1. The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for official decisions to be made.
    • The chairperson counted the attendees to check if there was a quorum.
    • According to the club's rules, a quorum of ten members is needed to vote.
    • The board meeting could not start because they did not have a quorum.
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