noun pl. majorities -·ties

1. the greater part or larger number; more than half of a total
2. ☆ the number by which the votes cast for the candidate, bill, etc. receiving more than half of the votes, exceed the remaining votes (Ex.: if candidate A gets 100 votes, candidate B, 50, and candidate C, 30, A has a majority of 20)
3. the group, party, or faction with more than half of the votes
4. the condition or time of having reached full legal age, with full legal rights and responsibilities
5. Obsolete the state or quality of being greater
6. Mil. the rank or position of a major

Etymology: Fr majorité < ML majoritas < L major: see major