"maior et sanior pars" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin, meaning "greater and sounder part". Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=maior et sanior pars}} maior et sanior pars
  1. The successful side of an election in which victory is not based on numerical majority but where greater weight has been given to the votes of some electors based on their authority, intellectual prowess, moral standing, purity of intent, and fairness of judgment.
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