quorum
noun
The minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present to make proceedings valid.
Etymology
From Latin quorum "of whom," from qui "who." The first word of the phrase specifying which people must be present.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Without a quorum, the board couldn't vote."
- 2.
"They waited for more members to establish a quorum."
- 3.
"The committee struggled to reach a quorum in summer."
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Fun Fact
Quorum comes from the Latin phrase "quorum vos... unum esse volumus" (of whom we wish you to be one)—used in commissions naming justices who had to be present for valid proceedings.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (Q, U, O, R, U, M)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "QUORUM" appears in many related words.
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