C2nounformalworklaw
US/ˈkwɔːr.əm/
UK/ˈkwɔː.rəm/
the smallest number of members who must be present at a meeting for its decisions to count
In context
The meeting could not begin because we did not have a quorum.
A quorum of five board members is required to approve the budget.
Once a quorum is reached, the chairperson will open the vote.
Words that go with quorum
verb + noun
- have a quorumWe need to confirm that we have a quorum before voting.
- reach a quorumThe committee finally reached a quorum at ten past nine.
- lack a quorumThe council lacked a quorum, so the vote was postponed.
- constitute a quorumFive members constitute a quorum under the club rules.
noun + preposition
- quorum ofA quorum of two thirds is needed to change the rules.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The meeting did not have enough quorum.Correct: The meeting did not have a quorum.