The greater number; more than half; as a majority of mankind; a majority of votes in Congress. A measure may be carried by a large or small majority: .

Full age; the age at which the laws of a country permit a young person to manage his own affairs. Henry III. had no sooner come to his majority, than the barons raised war against him.

The office, rank or commission of a major.

The state of being greater. It is not a plurality of parts, without majority of parts.

Ancestors; ancestry.

Chief rank.