quorum

noun

UK/ˈkwɔː.rəm/
US/ˈkwɔːr.əm/

Definitions of quorum noun

  1. Singular

    The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.

    • The meeting failed to reach a quorum due to the low attendance of members.

    • The committee began the vote once a quorum was reached.

    • The chairperson declared the meeting open after confirming that a quorum was present.