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Resolutions, meetings & authority · Working

Ordinary resolution

Also called: simple-majority resolution

ELI5

A shareholder resolution passed by the ordinary voting threshold under applicable law.

Used in conversation

“The minutes should record the decision on ordinary resolution, not reconstruct it later.”

Pitch context

You will see “Ordinary resolution” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches resolutions, meetings & authority.

Why it matters: In resolutions, meetings & authority, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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