absolute majority

American  

noun

1. a number of votes constituting more than half of the number cast.

2. a number of voters constituting more than half of the number registered.

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absolute majority British  

noun

1. a number of votes totalling over 50 per cent, such as the total number of votes or seats obtained by a party that beats the combined opposition Compare relative majority

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Example Sentences

In order to do so, the RN would have to clinch the presidency and have either an absolute majority in Parliament or enough allies.

From BBC

The fragmented nature of Dutch politics means no party wins enough seats in the 150-member parliament to form an absolute majority.

From Barron's

Under Germany's constitution, there is no limit to how many votes can be held, but ultimately if no absolute majority is reached then a candidate can be elected without one.

From BBC

If none achieve that in the first round, the candidate with the fewest votes will be eliminated, and additional rounds will then be conducted until someone has an absolute majority.

From BBC

If a candidate receives an absolute majority, they will be declared the winner.

From BBC