If no alternative government could be formed that commanded a majority within 14 days, there would have to be an election.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He wanted to stay in office but did not command an absolute majority after the election.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They are critical to its prospects of commanding a majority after the next election.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Definition of 'majority'
majority
(mədʒɒrɪti, US -dʒɔːr-)Explore 'majority' in the dictionary
countable noun
A majority is the difference between the number of votes or seats in parliament or legislature that the winner gets in an election, and the number of votes or seats that the next person or party gets.
Definition of 'command'
command
(kəmɑːnd, -mænd)Explore 'command' in the dictionary
verb [no cont]
If you command something such as respect or obedience, you obtain it because you are popular, famous, or important.