1 A notable exception occurs when the first part of the compound adjective is an adverb that ends in-ly. 2  In this case, the compound remains open, even when it is followed by the noun.
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ordinary resolution â(plural ordinary resolutions) ( 1 law) A resolution that requires a majority vote of members present at a general meeting of a company.  special resolution.
(August 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) In business or commercial law, an extraordinary resolution or special resolution is a resolution passed by the shareholders of a company by a greater majority than is required to pass an ordinary resolution.