supermajority
noun
a majority that must represent some percentage more than a simple majority.
supermajorities
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pluralof supermajority.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Similar supermajorities say that true Americans respect America’s political institutions and laws and accept people of diverse racial and religious backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
It will control 24 of 32 governorships and boast supermajorities in at least 21 of the 32 state legislatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2024
Following the Civil War, supermajorities in both chambers of Congress passed the 14th Amendment, and the states ratified it.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2024
Both the state House and Senate currently have GOP supermajorities.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
This year began with supermajorities in 26 legislatures, including new Republican ones in Florida and Montana and a new Democratic one in Vermont.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
