major axis noun (mathematics)

(in conic sections) the axis passing through the foci

major-dōˈmō noun (pl major-dōˈmōs)

1. (Sp mayordomo, from Med L mājor domūs) an official who has the general management in a large household
2. A general steward

major-genˈeral noun

An officer in the army next in rank below a lieutenant-general

major-genˈeralcy or major-genˈeralship noun

The office or rank of major-general

major histocompatibility complex noun (immunology)

The collection of genes coding for the major histocompatibility antigens, which are involved in determining acceptance or rejection of transplanted organs (abbrev MHC)

majority carrier noun (electronics)

In a semiconductor, the type of carrier (electrons or holes) that carries most of the measured current

majority rule noun

Government by members, or by a body including members, of the largest ethnic group(s) in a country, as opposed to a political system which excludes them

majority verdict noun

The verdict reached by the majority in a jury, as distinct from a unanimous verdict

major key, major mode or major scale noun (music)

A key, mode or scale with its third a major third above the tonic

major orders plural noun

In the Roman Catholic Church, the higher degrees of holy orders, ie bishop, priest and deacon

major piece noun (chess)

A queen or rook

major planet noun

A planet of the solar system, as opposed to an asteroid

major premise noun (logic)

The premise in which the major term occurs

major suit noun (bridge)

Spades or hearts, valued more highly than diamonds or clubs

major term noun (logic)

The term which is the predicate of the conclusion

major third noun (music)

An interval of four semitones

major tone noun

An interval of vibration ratio 8:9

go over to or join the majority

To die

in the majority

Forming the larger group or number