Definition of quorum Quorum

/kwɔˈɹʌm/ - [kworum] - quor•um

We found 7 definitions of quorum from 6 different sources.

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What does quorum mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: quorums

quorum - a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
  assemblage, gathering a group of persons together in one place
  organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • quorum (n.)
    Such a number of the officers or members of any body as is competent by law or constitution to transact business; as, a quorum of the House of Representatives; a constitutional quorum was not present.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • quorum
    kwō′rum, n. a number of the members of any body sufficient to transact business. [The first word of a commission formerly issued to certain justices, of whom (L. quorum) a certain number had always to be present when the commission met.]

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • quorum
    A clumsy individual, all Ayes and Noes, who is seldom on hand when needed.

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