Толковый словарь английского языка - plurality

noun (plural -ties) Date: 14th century 1. the state of being plural, the state of being numerous, a large number or quantity, pluralism 1, 3. a number greater than another, an excess of votes over those cast for an opposing candidate, 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