"special resolution" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: special resolutions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} special resolution (plural special resolutions)
  1. (law) A resolution that requires a large majority vote of members present, usually two thirds or three quarters, at a general meeting of a company. Categories (topical): Law Related terms: ordinary resolution
    Sense id: en-special_resolution-en-noun-0sjh2Zui Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

Inflected forms

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