Majority
01
多数, 大部分
the larger part or number of a given set or group
例
The majority of the committee members voted in favor of the new policy.
委員会メンバーの大多数が新しい政策に賛成票を投じた。
A majority of survey respondents preferred the updated version of the product.
調査回答者の大多数が製品の更新版を好んだ。
02
過半数
the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election
例
The candidate won by a majority of 10,000 votes.
候補者は10,000票の多数で勝利しました。
She won the leadership contest with a clear majority, gaining support from most delegates.
彼女は明確な多数でリーダーシップコンテストに勝利し、ほとんどの代表者からの支持を得ました。
03
成年, 法定年齢
the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs
例
She reached the age of majority and could sign contracts independently.
In most countries, majority is attained at eighteen.
