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A quorum is the minimum number of people who must be present to pass a law, make a judgment, or conduct business. Quorum requirements typically are found in a court, legislative assembly, or corporation (where those attending might be directors or stockholders).
Use 'quorum' in a Sentence. 1  We could not hold the meeting until the quorum was in attendance, as that was the requirement before the board could handle any official business. 2  With the arrival of the new member to the meeting, the company had reached its quorum and could now officially vote on the new stock referendum.