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Definition of: plurality
(pl
·ral′ə·tē) noun plural ·ties
1. The state of being plural.
2. The larger portion or greater number; majority.
3. In U.S. politics, the greatest of more than two numbers, whether it is or is not a majority of the whole; also, the excess of the highest number of votes cast for any one candidate over the next highest number.
4. Eccl. Pluralism; also, one of the livings held by a pluralist.
5. Polygamy.
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