Quorum (Noun)
Meaning
A gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- A quorum of 20 members must be present for the voting session to proceed.
- According to the bylaws, a quorum consists of a majority of the total membership.
- At least seven board members are required for a quorum during executive meetings.
- The meeting was adjourned due to the lack of a quorum, resulting in rescheduling for the following week.
- For a decision to be valid, a quorum of two-thirds of the council members must be in attendance.