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Type of voting procedure
A double majority is a voting system which requires a majority of votes according to two separate criteria. The mechanism is usually used to require strong
Double_majority
Subset consisting of more than half of the set's elements
second-place finisher, is typically used. A "double majority" is a voting system which requires a majority of votes according to two separate criteria
Majority
Voting requirement above 50% for passage
if it is approved by a majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in a majority of states — a double majority. "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Supermajority
proposal was rejected nationally and by a majority in every state, thus failing to secure the double majority required for amendment by section 128 of
2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum
2023_Australian_Indigenous_Voice_referendum
Ballot measures in Oregon modifying property tax assessment
1996, affecting the assessment of property taxes and instituting a double majority provision for tax legislation. Measure 50 was a revised version of
Oregon Ballot Measures 47 and 50
Oregon_Ballot_Measures_47_and_50
Country in Central Europe
Constitutional amendments require a double majority, i.e. both a majority of the national popular vote and a majority of cantonal votes. A popular initiative
Switzerland
Head of the European Council
once. Appointments, as well as the removal of incumbents, require a double majority support in the European Council. On 19 November 2009, the European
President of the European Council
President_of_the_European_Council
in section 128. This requires a double majority: a nationwide majority as well as a majority of voters in a majority of states. Only eight of the 45 proposed
Constitution_of_Australia
Decision rule that selects alternatives which have a majority
In social choice theory, the majority rule (MR) is a social choice rule which says that, when comparing two options (such as bills or candidates), the
Majority_rule
Form of democracy
majorities are sufficient at the municipal and cantonal level, at the federal level double majorities are required on constitutional issues. A double
Direct_democracy
Statistic in basketball
first "double" in the term refers to the two (double) categories and the second "double" refers to accumulating ten or more (typically double digits)
Double-double
Legislature with two chambers
motions, bills or amendments to government motions or bills requires double majority in both groups simultaneously. (Before 2004, when elections to the
Bicameralism
Method to take decisions in the EU Council
of Lisbon, when the concept of votes was abandoned in favour of a "double majority" depending only on the number of states and the population represented
Voting in the Council of the European Union
Voting_in_the_Council_of_the_European_Union
2007 treaty amending the constitutional basis of the European Union
qualified majority voting in at least 45 policy areas in the Council of Ministers, a change in calculating such a majority to a new double majority, a more
Treaty_of_Lisbon
Canadian prime minister and Father of Confederation (1815–1891)
act affecting both Canada East and Canada West required a "double majority" – a majority of legislators from each of the two sections of the province
John_A._Macdonald
Pan-Turkic auxiliary language with statistical vocabulary
of Karimov and Mutalov's proposal. It generates words based on the "double majority" principle (by total number of native speakers and by number of languages)
Ortatürk
Concept in politics
The silent majority is an unspecified large group of people in a country or group who do not express their opinions publicly. The term was popularized
Silent_majority
Political concept
states or cantons. In Australia, this latter requirement is known as a double majority. Some federal constitutions also provide that certain constitutional
Federalism
Single-winner cardinal voting system
Majority judgment (MJ) is a single-winner voting system proposed in 2010 by Michel Balinski and Rida Laraki. It is a kind of highest median rule, a cardinal
Majority_judgment
be put to a popular vote and approved by the majority of both the people and the cantons, a double majority. These are called mandatory referendums. In
Politics_of_Switzerland
Bowed string instrument
The double bass, also known as the upright bass, the acoustic bass, the bull fiddle, the bass fiddle, the string bass, the contrabass, or simply the bass
Double_bass
Votes on important public issues in Australia
must ordinarily achieve a double majority: a majority of those voting nationwide, as well as separate majorities in a majority of states (i.e., 4 out of
Referendums_in_Australia
Dildo that can be inserted on either end
allows penetration in two vaginas simultaneously. Vagina-to-anus. The majority of double-penetration dildos are designed for simultaneous stimulation of anal
Double_penetration_dildo
British statute establishing the Province of Canada
francophone Canada East votes to be passed. That was known as the double majority principle and reflected the duality of the two administrations. The
Act_of_Union_1840
Chinese tire manufacturer
Double Coin (Chinese: 双钱) is a Chinese manufacturer of radial tires for trucks. It is headquartered in Shanghai and is majority owned by Shanghai Huayi
Double_Coin
Property of electoral systems
principle of majority rule to elections with multiple candidates. Named after Nicolas de Condorcet, it is also called a majority winner, a majority-preferred
Condorcet_winner
Ship hull design and construction method
MARPOL Convention. A double hull does not protect against major, high-energy collisions or groundings which cause the majority of oil pollution, despite
Double_hull
Referendum in Switzerland
of 100,000 signatures. As it involved changing the constitution, a double majority of both votes and cantons was required for the proposal to pass. Nohlen
1893 Swiss animal protection referendum
1893_Swiss_animal_protection_referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum
1944_Swiss_unfair_competition_referendum
British possession in North America, 1841–1867
resulted from the requirement of a "double majority" to pass laws in the Legislative Assembly (i.e., a majority in both the Canada East and Canada West
Province_of_Canada
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1934 Swiss public order referendum
1934_Swiss_public_order_referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1948 Swiss sugar industry referendum
1948_Swiss_sugar_industry_referendum
Upper house of the Parliament of Australia
allocate seats at any future double dissolution, which Green describes as a fairer approach but notes could be ignored if a majority of senators opted for the
Australian_Senate
Refers to France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom
Council of EU voting, where procedure indicates a qualified majority vote, requires a double majority of at least 55% of EU member states and 65% of EU population
Big_Four_(Western_Europe)
Referendum on making Australia a republic
constitutionally required double majority – that is, (1) a majority in each of a majority of the six states and (2) a majority nationally. As Sir Robert
1999 Australian republic referendum
1999_Australian_republic_referendum
Two sides of phonograph records and cassettes
surpassed that of singles in the United Kingdom. Today, with the vast majority of music released and accessed without any physical carrier and predominantly
A-side_and_B-side
Vote on constitutional amendments regarding alcohol and economic policy
a majority of cantons. In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of
1885 Swiss constitutional referendum
1885_Swiss_constitutional_referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum
1906_Swiss_foodstuffs_referendum
Direct democracy instrument in Switzerland
exceeds a certain amount (referred to as a "financial" referendum). Double majority Optional referendum Mandatory referendum Voting in Switzerland ChF
Mandatory referendums in Switzerland
Mandatory_referendums_in_Switzerland
elections will be decided by a majority of voters who are voting in the relevant election. It repealed the double majority requirement passed by the voters
2008_Oregon_Ballot_Measure_56
so were "obligatory" referendums, requiring a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1939_Swiss_referendums
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
relented and allowed the double majority vote counting method. As a result, the annexation measure [34-98] failed, a majority of city voters (64.71%) favored
Bull_Mountain,_Oregon
a majority of cantons. In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of
1880 Swiss constitutional referendum
1880_Swiss_constitutional_referendum
Chapter of the Australian Constitution establishing process for amendment by referendum
succeed if double majority is achieved. This consists of (1) a majority being carried among electors in a majority of states, and (2) a majority of electors
Chapter VIII of the Constitution of Australia
Chapter_VIII_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia
both popular initiatives, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and a majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton
1923_Swiss_referendums
American investment firm
DoubleLine Capital ("DoubleLine") is an American investment management firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is known for its focus on investing in
DoubleLine_Capital
British Conservative politician
election, Double was re-elected as MP for St Austell and Newquay with an increased vote share of 49.5% and an increased majority of 11,142. Double has served
Steve_Double
General election held in Scotland on 7 May 2026
the largest party, despite losing six seats and falling seven short of a majority. In the previous election, held five years prior, Nicola Sturgeon led the
2026 Scottish Parliament election
2026_Scottish_Parliament_election
Procedure of dissolving both houses of the Australian Parliament
with a majority in both houses and the trigger bills were not brought up after the election. On 3 February 1983, Malcolm Fraser called a double dissolution
Double_dissolution
Institution of the European Union
change in voting system from 1 November 2014 for most cases to double majority Qualified Majority Voting, replacing the voting weights system. Decisions made
Council_of_the_European_Union
Plurality voting system
plurality) is elected, even if they do not have more than half of votes (a majority). FPP has been used to elect part of the British House of Commons since
First-past-the-post_voting
a majority of votes in favour, and only one had both a majority of votes and majority of cantons. In order to pass, the referendums needed a double majority;
1866_Swiss_referendum
The majority leader of the New York State Senate is elected by the majority of the members of the New York State Senate. The position usually coincides
Majority Leader of the New York State Senate
Majority_Leader_of_the_New_York_State_Senate
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1924 Swiss employment protection referendum
1924_Swiss_employment_protection_referendum
Failure mode of digital cash schemes
transactions can then be double-spent on attacker's new chain. There are many known examples of double-spending as the result of majority attacks on proof-of-work
Double-spending
were both "obligatory" referendums, requiring a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1938_Swiss_referendums
1991 American action film by Sheldon Lettich
Double Impact is a 1991 American action film written and directed by Sheldon Lettich, and written, produced by and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Chad
Double_Impact
must ordinarily achieve a double majority: approved by a majority of states (i.e., four of the six states) as well as a majority of those voting nationwide
1946 Australian Marketing of Primary Products referendum
1946_Australian_Marketing_of_Primary_Products_referendum
Canadian political coalition (1864–1867)
because of the need for a double majority. For a bill to pass in the Legislative Assembly, it had to be approved by a Majority of both the Canada East and
Great_Coalition
with the popular initiative, both required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1949_Swiss_referendums
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1933 Swiss federal salaries referendum
1933_Swiss_federal_salaries_referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1912 Swiss insurance referendum
1912_Swiss_insurance_referendum
winning the first "double" in 11 years. The accomplishment marks the 35th league title, and the 28th Scottish Cup. "Doing the Double!". RSSSF. 18 April
List of Scottish football champions
List_of_Scottish_football_champions
Indian political party
India that was formed to represent Bahujans (literally means "community in majority"), referring to the country's Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other
Bahujan_Samaj_Party
Type of company in the Francophone world and Alberta, Canada
increasing shareholder obligations. Double majority (by number and capital) is required for: transfer of shares. Simply majority (half of share capital) is required
Société à responsabilité limitée
Société_à_responsabilité_limitée
Referendum in Switzerland
only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the
1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
1907_Swiss_armed_forces_referendum
Psychological theory regarding individuals on the autism spectrum
currently remain large gaps in this area of research. The vast majority of studies on double empathy, bidirectional communication, and socialization so far
Double_empathy_problem
Bus with two levels or decks
through narrow streets and round tight corners.[citation needed] The majority of double-decker buses in the UK are between 9.5 metres (31 ft 2 in) and 11
Double-decker_bus
Semi-proportional representation system
A majority bonus system (MBS), also called a minority-friendly majoritarian system, is a mixed-member and partly-proportional electoral system that gives
Majority_bonus_system
were all popular initiatives, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1922_Swiss_referendums
outer pipe is called the secondary or containment pipe. The great majority of double-walled piping applications involve wastewater, groundwater, and process
Double-walled_pipe
Jewish nationalist movement
Zionist mainstream sought a Jewish demographic majority there. In pursuing a Jewish demographic majority, the Zionist movement encountered the demographic
Zionism
Single-winner electoral system
Graduated majority judgment (GMJ), sometimes called the usual judgment or continuous Bucklin voting, is a single-winner rated voting rule that selects
Graduated_majority_judgment
failure of the Democratic Elections referendum proposal to reach a double majority raised questions about the strength of democracy in Australia’s parliamentary
1974 Australian referendum (Democratic Elections)
1974_Australian_referendum_(Democratic_Elections)
were both popular initiatives, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons as they implied a change to the
1942_Swiss_referendums
Governmental style in which political parties cooperate to form a government
second, the body of representatives make a subsequent majority decision. The doubled majority decision undermines voter support for that decision. The
Coalition_government
Many musical terms are in Italian because, in Europe, the vast majority of the most important early composers from the Renaissance to the Baroque period
List of Italian musical terms used in English
List_of_Italian_musical_terms_used_in_English
American basketball player (born 1988)
MVP. Westbrook is one of three players in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. He has achieved that feat four times and is the all-time NBA
Russell_Westbrook
Property of electoral systems
The majority criterion is a voting system criterion applicable to voting rules over ordinal preferences required that if only one candidate is ranked first
Majority_winner_criterion
Unsuccessful referendum
must ordinarily achieve a double majority: approved by a majority of states (i.e., four of the six states) as well as a majority of those voting nationwide
1977 Australian referendum (Simultaneous Elections)
1977_Australian_referendum_(Simultaneous_Elections)
mandatory referendums. Both types required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1921_Swiss_referendums
Referendum in Switzerland
was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. The referendum was a popular initiative, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote
1967 Swiss real estate referendum
1967_Swiss_real_estate_referendum
Australians of voting age and must receive a double majority: a majority of all votes, and a majority of votes in a majority of states. Section 1 of the Australian
Politics_of_Australia
Canadian politician (1807–1864)
the Union Act, and the principles of responsible government and the double-majority in the voting of bills. While Baldwin was reforming Canada West (Upper
Louis-Hippolyte_Lafontaine
referendum was a popular initiative. Both required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1946_Swiss_referendums
with the counter-proposal, all three required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1920_Swiss_referendums
American footwear manufacturer
Double-H Boots manufactures western footwear. It is owned by H.H. Brown, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Double-H Boots was founded in
Double-H_Boots
parliament and a majority of electors in each state, rather than the "double majority" – a national majority and a majority of electors in a majority of states
Section 123 of the Constitution of Australia
Section_123_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia
a majority of cantons. In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of
1872 Swiss constitutional referendum
1872_Swiss_constitutional_referendum
Popular initiative vote in Switzerland
was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. The referendum was a popular initiative, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote
1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum
1937_Swiss_freemasonry_referendum
British politician
at the 2015 general election to the Conservative Party candidate Steve Double. He now teaches politics at Highgate School, having previously taught history
Steve_Gilbert
1984 film by Brian De Palma
Todd (July 5, 2024). "'MaXXXine' Director Ti West on How 'Body Double,' the Moral Majority and Mia Goth's Leading Lady Aspirations Inspired His 'Self-Actualization'
Body_Double
March referendums were "obligatory", requiring a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was
1931_Swiss_referendums
Modifications to the constitution are subject to obligatory vote and require a double majority both of all voters nationally and of the cantons. Such votes are called
Voting_in_Switzerland
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event
The 2020 Double or Nothing was the second annual Double or Nothing professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Double_or_Nothing_(2020)
American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)
in 2006 and bought a controlling interest in 2010, before selling his majority stake in 2023. Jordan is a co-owner of 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series
Michael_Jordan
Form of plebiscite
subjects above require both a majority of the votes in the popular vote as well as in majority of the cantons (double majority). Citizens' Initiative Referendum
Mandatory_referendum
American professional basketball player (born 1988)
rebounds against Chattanooga on December 18, 2006, for his first career double-double. On February 6, 2007, also against Chattanooga, Curry broke the school's
Stephen_Curry
Referendum in Switzerland
a majority of cantons. In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of
1914 Swiss constitutional referendum
1914_Swiss_constitutional_referendum
Active galactic nucleus (AGN) containing a supermassive black hole
resulting in double, triple or quadruple images of the same quasar. The first such gravitational lens to be discovered was the double-imaged quasar Q0957+561
Quasar
DOUBLE MAJORITY
DOUBLE MAJORITY
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Wombwell in South Yorkshire, named with the Old English byname Wamba meaning ‘belly’ (or this word used in a transferred topographical sense) + Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’.
Girl/Female
Latin
Mistress of the home.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Dowdell.Possibly an altered spelling of German Daudel, Dautel, variants of Dietz.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Money; Russian Currency
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : variant of Double.In some cases, probably an altered spelling of South German Dobel or Döbel, a topographic name for someone who lived in a gorge or deep valley, Middle High German southern dialect tobel.
Girl/Female
Christian, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Money
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the medieval personal name Dobbe, one of several pet forms of Robert in which the initial letter was altered. Compare Hobbs.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Dibble.Altered spelling of German Deibel or Deubel.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : nickname from Old French doubel ‘twin’ (literally ‘double’, from Late Latin duplus, classical Latin duplex, from du(o) ‘two’ + plek, a root meaning ‘fold’).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a sickly person, from French debile ‘frail’, ‘weak’ (from Latin debilis).Americanized spelling of German Diebel.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; perhaps derived from the vocabulary word soul as a term of affection.French (Soulé) : variant of Soulier 1.George Soule (1600–80), one of the passengers on the Mayflower in 1620, was one of the founders of Duxbury, MA, where he became comparatively wealthy. He left eight children.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Born during the rainy season, Money
Girl/Female
Scottish
From the Gaelic 'dubhglas' meaning dark water, dark stream, or from the dark river.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Coble.Americanized spelling of German Kobel.
Boy/Male
British, Christian, English
Dark Water; In the Seventeenth Century; Diminutive of Douglas
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dubhghall, DOYLE means "black stranger."Â
Male
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin nobilis, NOBLE means "noble."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a variant of the medieval personal name Tebald, Tibalt (see Theobald).
Surname or Lastname
French
French : from a reduced form of the Germanic personal name Hildo (see Hildebrand, Houde).French : habitational name from any of several places in Normandy called La Houle or Les Houles, named in Old French with the singular or plural of houle ‘cave’.English : variant of Hole.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Goble or Gobel.Perhaps an Americanized spelling of French Gobeil.
DOUBLE MAJORITY
DOUBLE MAJORITY
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Divine Vishnu
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Bud; Blossom
Female
Arthurian
, white flower, or, loves-convoy.
Girl/Female
Greek
People's victory.
Biblical
killing; a cook
Boy/Male
Muslim
Benefactor. Benevolent. Charitable.
Boy/Male
Arabic, British, French
Unhappy
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adv.
In a double degree; doubly.
adv.
In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation.
n.
The state of being double or doubled.
v. t.
To double the natural darkness of (a place).
v. t.
To load with a double charge, as of gunpowder.
n.
The act of one that doubles; a making double; reduplication; also, that which is doubled.
n.
Among compositors, a doublet (see Doublet, 2.); among pressmen, a sheet that is twice pulled, and blurred.
n.
Double beer; strong beer.
n.
That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.
imp. & p. p.
of Double
n.
A game between two pairs of players; as, a first prize for doubles.
n.
One who, or that which, doubles.
n.
Double-quick time, step, or march.
v. i.
To set up a word or words a second time by mistake; to make a doublet.
a.
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
adv.
Twice; doubly.
a.
To increase by adding an equal number, quantity, length, value, or the like; multiply by two; to double a sum of money; to double a number, or length.
a.
Double; doubled; reduplicative; repeated.