majority vote
[/məˈdʒɒrɪti voʊt/]
nounpl: majority votes
voto da maioria
1. A decision or outcome determined by more than half of the voters in an election or ballot
The new policy was approved by majority vote in the board meeting.
A nova política foi aprovada por voto da maioria na reunião do conselho.
2. The voting method where the option receiving the most votes from more than 50% of participants wins
The president was elected by majority vote.
O presidente foi eleito por voto da maioria.
In both Brazilian and American democratic systems, majority vote is a cornerstone principle of decision-making, used in legislatures, corporate boards, and public elections. In Brazil, it's essential to many governmental decisions, while in the USA, it's fundamental to the Constitution and legislative processes. Some constitutions require supermajority votes (more than 50%) for constitutional amendments.
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