quorum

Definition of "quorum"
  1. A necessary majority of group members that must be present for a decision-making meeting to be valid
How to use "quorum" in a sentence
  1. The company could not hold its annual meeting because a quorum of shareholders was not present.
  2. The board meeting was postponed as the required quorum was not met.
  3. An adjustment to the bylaws was proposed to lower the quorum for decision-making.

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