quorum

noun

quo·rum ˈkwȯr-əm How to pronounce quorum (audio)

: a select group

: the number (such as a majority) of officers or members of a body that when duly assembled is legally competent to transact business

: a Mormon body comprising those in the same grade of priesthood

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Quorum Has a Legal History

In Latin, quorum means "of whom" and is itself the genitive plural of qui, meaning "who." At one time, Latin quorum was used in the wording of the commissions issued to justices of the peace in England. In English, quorum initially referred to the number of justices of the peace who had to be present to constitute a legally sufficient bench. That sense is now rare, but it's not surprising that quorum has come to mean both "a select group" and "the minimum people required in order to conduct business."

Example Sentences

We need five people to make a quorum.

Recent Examples on the Web That would leave just two of the five members voting on the deal, short of the quorum required in the nonprofit’s bylaws.

Mike Rogoway, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 However, before the final case, about a subdivision outside of Fairhope, one of the commissioners had to leave, meaning the commission was short of a quorum.

Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 The commission had its chance Monday to give feedback on the program after the May meeting was canceled because of the lack of quorum.

Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2022 Council members approved the budget in an 8-0 vote at about 11 p.m. April 14 after several clerical delays and a lack of quorum.

Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2022 The move deprived Democrats of a quorum needed to advance her to the full Senate along with President Biden’s four other Fed picks—including Chairman Jerome Powell, who has been nominated for a second term leading the central bank.

Andrew Ackerman And Andrew Duehren, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 The item was on the agenda for a Feb. 14 meeting, which was canceled for lack of a quorum with the two vacancies and commissioners Louise Balma and Tom Morrissey absent.

Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2022 Despite a lack of a quorum following the departure of Trustees Becky Keane, Rozanski and Dianne Olson around midnight, Drblik continued the board meeting for several minutes, repeating her desire for information about library staffing.

Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Jan. 2022 It has since been effectively paralyzed, like all legislation coming out of the Senate, due to the lack of quorum in the House.

Dianne Gallagher, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 See More

Legal Definition

quorum

noun

quo·rum ˈkwōr-əm How to pronounce quorum (audio)

: the number (as a majority) of members or officers that must be present to conduct business

lacked a quorum at the meeting of shareholders

单词	quorum
释义	quorum noun quo·rum ˈkwȯr-əm 1 : a select group 2 : the number (such as a majority) of officers or members of a body that when duly assembled is legally competent to transact business 3 : a Mormon body comprising those in the same grade of priesthood Did you know? Quorum Has a Legal History In Latin, quorum means "of whom" and is itself the genitive plural of qui, meaning "who." At one time, Latin quorum was used in the wording of the commissions issued to justices of the peace in England. In English, quorum initially referred to the number of justices of the peace who had to be present to constitute a legally sufficient bench. That sense is now rare, but it's not surprising that quorum has come to mean both "a select group" and "the minimum people required in order to conduct business." Example Sentences We need five people to make a quorum. Recent Examples on the Web That would leave just two of the five members voting on the deal, short of the quorum required in the nonprofit’s bylaws. Mike Rogoway, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 However, before the final case, about a subdivision outside of Fairhope, one of the commissioners had to leave, meaning the commission was short of a quorum. Margaret Kates \| Mkates@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 The commission had its chance Monday to give feedback on the program after the May meeting was canceled because of the lack of quorum. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2022 Council members approved the budget in an 8-0 vote at about 11 p.m. April 14 after several clerical delays and a lack of quorum. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2022 The move deprived Democrats of a quorum needed to advance her to the full Senate along with President Biden’s four other Fed picks—including Chairman Jerome Powell, who has been nominated for a second term leading the central bank. Andrew Ackerman And Andrew Duehren, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 The item was on the agenda for a Feb. 14 meeting, which was canceled for lack of a quorum with the two vacancies and commissioners Louise Balma and Tom Morrissey absent. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2022 Despite a lack of a quorum following the departure of Trustees Becky Keane, Rozanski and Dianne Olson around midnight, Drblik continued the board meeting for several minutes, repeating her desire for information about library staffing. Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Jan. 2022 It has since been effectively paralyzed, like all legislation coming out of the Senate, due to the lack of quorum in the House. Dianne Gallagher, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, quorum of justices of the peace, from Latin, of whom, genitive plural of qui who; from the wording of the commission formerly issued to justices of the peace First Known Use 1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing quorum quorum sensing quorum sensing Kids Definition quorum noun quo·rum ˈkwȯr-əm : the smallest number of people who must be present at a meeting in order for business to be carried on Legal Definition quorum noun quo·rum ˈkwōr-əm : the number (as a majority) of members or officers that must be present to conduct business lacked a quorum at the meeting of shareholders History and Etymology for quorum Middle English, a select number of English justices of the peace formerly required to be present at sessions to constitute a lawful bench, from Latin, of whom, genitive plural of qui who; from the wording of the commission once issued to justices of the peace in England
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quorum

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