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plurality
the excess of votes received by the leading candidate, in an election in which there are three or more candidates, over those received by the next candidate (distinguished from majority). -
supermajority
a majority that must represent some percentage more than a simple majority. -
majority leader
the leader of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the party member who directs the activities of the majority party on the floor of either the Senate or the House of Representatives. -
most
great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake. -
silent majority
the U.S. citizens who supported President Nixon's policies but who were not politically vocal, outspoken, or active: considered by him to constitute a majority. -
absolute majority
If a political party wins an absolute majority, they obtain more seats or votes than the total number of seats or votes gained by their opponents in an election.