noun
quorum
KWOR-um/ˈkwɔːrəm/
The minimum number of members who must be present to conduct official business.
The board needs a quorum before it can vote.
Etymology
Quorum is a form of Latin qui meaning “of whom.” It introduced named justices whose presence was required for a court, then came to mean the minimum membership needed to conduct business.
In context
the number one thing for any meeting to conduct official business you have to make sure you have a quorum if without a quorum you can't do any business
More examples
- Five members constitute a quorum under the committee's rules.
- Without a quorum, we must postpone the election.
- Both committees have quorums and can begin their meetings.
Forms
quorum · quorums
Similar words
- minimum
- Minimum refers to any lowest amount, not specifically required attendance.