majority

US /məˈdʒɔː.rə.t̬i/
UK /məˈdʒɔː.rə.t̬i/
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1.

majorité

the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total

:
The majority of people voted for the new policy.
La majorité des gens ont voté pour la nouvelle politique.
A large majority of students passed the exam.
Une grande majorité d'étudiants ont réussi l'examen.
2.

majorité, âge adulte

the age at which a person is legally considered an adult (usually 18 or 21)

:
She will reach her majority next year.
Elle atteindra sa majorité l'année prochaine.
Upon reaching majority, he gained full control of his inheritance.
En atteignant sa majorité, il a obtenu le contrôle total de son héritage.