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.
Extraordinary resolutions are generally only required in certain specific situations required by statute. For example, in the United Kingdom, to liquidate a company voluntarily on the ground that it cannot by reason of its insolvency continue its business, requires an extraordinary resolution.