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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).
Commissioners' court. Commissioners' court, or in Arkansas a quorum court, is the governing body of county government in several US states, including Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. It is similar in function to a board of county commissioners. The principal functions of a commissioners' or quorum Court are legislative.