Definitions
1.nounThe state of being plural.
2.nounThe holding of multiple benefices.
3.nounA state of being numerous.
4.nounA number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.
5.nounA number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
6.nounA margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
7.nounA group of many entities: a large number."A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."
8.nounA group composed of more than one entity.
9.noun(of spouses) Polygamy.