noun
- the minimum number of members required to be present for a group to conduct official business
Usage: plural of quorum
Examples
- The board meetings required different quorums depending on the type of decision.
- Several committees struggled to achieve their quorums during the summer months.
- The organization’s bylaws specified quorums for various voting procedures.
- Without proper quorums, the councils could not pass any resolutions.
- The chairman explained that quorums ensure adequate representation in decision-making.
- Different quorums apply to regular meetings versus emergency sessions.