Quorum

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈkwɔː.rÉ™m/
• US IPA: /ˈkwɔːr.É™m/
• Rhymes: -ɔːɹəm
• Hyphenation: quo + rum

Origin

From Latin quōrum, genitive plural form of quī ("who, which"), used as standard wording in written commissions.

Full definition of quorum

Noun

1. The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.We can discuss the issue tonight, but cannot vote until we have a quorum.
2. A selected body of persons.

Derived terms

• disappearing quorum
• inquorate
• quorate
• quorum-busting