'majority rule' definitions:

Definition of 'majority rule'

(from WordNet)
noun
The doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group [syn: majority rule, democracy]

Definition of 'majority rule'

From: GCIDE
  • majority rule \majority rule\ n. The rule or doctrine that the numerical majority[2] of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group; as, our club makes decisions by majority rule.. Contrasted with unanimous consent, or decision by a decree of a single person or small committee forming part of an organization. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]