[plu.ral.i.ty] n, pl -ties (14c) 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