supermajority
/ˌsupərˈmædʒɔrəti/
noun
- A majority that is larger than a simple majority, often required for special decisions such as changing a constitution or overriding a veto.
- The amendment needed a two-thirds supermajority in both houses to pass.
- Without a supermajority, the bill could not overcome the president's veto.
- The board required a supermajority of 75% to approve the merger.
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