| 释义 |
quorum
n. 1. The minimum number of people who must be present at a meeting in order for business to be transacted. The required number is usually laid down in the articles of association, constitution, or rules of the company or other body concerned. See also general meeting. 2. Formerly, an indication in a Commission of the Peace of the particular justices (called justices of the quorum) required, at least one of whom had to be present in order for business to be done. |