The difference between Plurality and Simple majority
When used as nouns, plurality means the state of being plural, whereas simple majority means a plurality.
check bellow for the other definitions of Plurality and Simple majority
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Plurality as a noun (uncountable):
The state of being plural.
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Plurality as a noun (ecclesiastical):
The holding of multiple benefices.
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A state of being numerous.
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A group of many entities: a large number.
Examples:
"A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."
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Plurality as a noun (countable):
A group composed of more than one entity.
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Plurality as a noun (of spouses):
Polygamy.
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Simple majority as a noun (British):
A plurality; the most of any alternative.
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Simple majority as a noun (North America):
A majority; more than half.