Definition

The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting or gathering in order to make decisions or conduct business legally.

Example

The committee could not make any decisions because they did not have a quorum.

Conversation

Did you hear we finally reached a quorum for the meeting?

That's great news! It was about time we got enough people together.

Yeah, now we can actually make some decisions.

Exactly! I hope everyone is ready to contribute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quorum → It is derived from the Latin word 'quorum', which is the genitive plural of 'qui' (meaning who). The term originally referred to the minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct business or make decisions in a group. Thus, 'quorum' signifies the necessary number of people present to validate a meeting or decision-making process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'who' in Latin ('qui') to remember that a quorum is about the minimum number of people needed to make decisions.

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