Meaning & Definition of Quorum in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting in order for it to be valid or to make decisions.

  Example Sentence: The board cannot make any decisions unless a quorum is present.

• Definition: A select group of members needed to carry out a specific function or to represent a larger group.

  Example Sentence: The committee reached a quorum after four members showed up.

Etymology

Origin: The term comes from the Latin word 'quorum,' meaning 'of whom.'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• quorum call: A call to determine whether a quorum is present.
• quorum requirements: The specific number of members needed for a meeting to be valid.
• lack of quorum: A situation in which the required number of members is not present.

Translations

• Spanish: quórum

• French: quorum

• German: Quorum

• Russian: кворум

Related Words

• attendance: The presence of members at a meeting.

• delegation: A group of representatives assigned to speak or vote on behalf of others.

• conference: A formal meeting for discussion.

Slang Meanings of quorum

• Meaning: In informal contexts, refers to achieving the required number of people to proceed with a plan.

  Example Sentence: We finally hit quorum for the party planning committee!

• Meaning: Used jokingly to describe a gathering that has just enough members present to be considered legitimate.

  Example Sentence: Looks like we have our quorum for game night, let’s start!