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Meanings of majority government in English

Russian
правительство большинства
Catalan
govern majoritari

One or multiple governing parties that hold an absolute majority of seats in legislature.

        правительство большинства
        Antonyms
        Examples for "minority government"
        Examples for "minority government"
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        A less likely alternative to a minority government is a coalition government.
        Reuters
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        Mr Sánchez leads a minority government, with just 84 seats in parliament.
        Radio NZ
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        But the Liberals have retained enough seats to form a minority government.
        The Guardian
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        He added: This is a minority government and they're answerable to parliament.
        The Guardian
        5
        Stephen Harper's Conservatives have run a minority government for nearly three years.
        The Guardian
        Usage of majority government in English
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        The majority government was predicted by networks Global News and CTV News.
        Reuters
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        NZ's mixed-member proportional representation voting system means majority government is unheard of.
        News.com.au
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        He said it was a time which demanded a stable, majority government.
        Radio NZ
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        News.com.au currently projects Scott Morrison will end up with a majority government.
        News.com.au
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        The prime minister needs 76 seats to form a majority government.
        Reuters
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        Whether it will be a minority or majority government remains to be seen.
        News.com.au
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        In both cases, the minority holds fast to distrust of the majority government.
        The Irish Times
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        The ABC is predicting the Coalition will form a minority or majority government.
        Radio NZ
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        He threatens to form a majority government to end the deadlock.
        Reuters
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        It is a choice between Labour or the Conservatives forming a majority government.
        The Guardian
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        The Liberal Party have formed a majority government after winning their 47th seat.
        News.com.au
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        Trudeau stayed on, and in February 1980 won another majority government.
        The Guardian
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        Last week's election left Britain without a majority government and facing prolonged political uncertainty.
        Reuters
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        Neither the center-left nor center-right is able to form a majority government without them.
        Reuters
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        See also: What would a UK Conservative majority government do?
        Reuters
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        But the party does not have the support needed to win a majority government.
        Reuters
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