majority rulenoun [ U ]
uk/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti ˌruːl/us/məˈdʒɑː.rə.t̬i ˌruːl/the system of giving the largest group in a particular place or area the power to make decisions for everyone:
Government by majority rule can be a threat to minority rights.
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