n.
Pronunciation: plu ̇ - ' ra-l ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 14th century
1 a : the state of being plural b : the state of being numerous c : a large number or quantity
2 : PLURALISM 1 also : a benefice held by pluralism
3 a : a number greater than another b : an excess of votes over those cast for an opposing candidate c : a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast