"The majority agreed that the new proposal was the best.; Those opposing the building plans were in the majority, so the building project was canceled."
2.NounIn a parliament or legislature, the difference in seats between the ruling party and the opposition; in an election, the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the second-place candidate, or between the winning candidate and all of the other candidates combined.
"The ruling party had a narrow three-seat majority in the legislature.; The winner with 53% had a 6% majority over the loser with 47%."
3.NounLegal adulthood, age of majority.
"By the time I reached my majority, I had already been around the world twice."
4.NounThe office held by a member of the armed forces in the rank of major.
"On receiving the news of his promotion, Charles Snodgrass said he was delighted to be entering his majority."