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tyran·ny of the ma·jor·i·ty
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tyranny of the majoritynoun
A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its subjects makes policies or takes actions benefiting that majority, without regard for the rights or welfare of the rest of its subjects.
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Tyranny of the majority
The phrase "tyranny of the majority", used in discussing systems of democracy and majority rule, envisions a scenario in which decisions made by a majority place its interests so far above those of an individual or minority group as to constitute active oppression, comparable to that of tyrants and despots. In many cases a disliked ethnic, religious or racial group is deliberately penalized by the majority element acting through the democratic process. Limits on the decisions that can be made by majorities, as through supermajority rules, constitutional limits on the powers of a legislative body, or the introduction of a Bill of Rights, have been used to counter the problem. A separation of powers has also been implemented to limit the force of the majority in a single legislative chamber.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tyranny of the majority in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tyranny of the majority in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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