The term 'majority' can refer to more than half of a group, especially in voting contexts, or the age at which a person is considered legally independent and responsible for their actions.
A majority shareholder is an individual or entity that holds more than half of the outstanding shares of a corporation, thereby having significant influence and control over company decisions.
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