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majority leader
noun
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body (such as the U.S. Senate)
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Hegseth also met with John Thune (R-S.D.), who will be the Senate majority leader in the congressional session that begins next month.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Reining in the political power of unions was part of the plan behind Act 10, as Scott Fitzgerald, who was the majority leader of the state Senate, made clear at the time.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Among the most personal and sensitive questions facing a Senate majority leader is whether his or her service preserved the integrity of the Senate.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
The Senate majority leader is one of the most powerful people in Washington – and soon will have an important say over Trump's agenda.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Majority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majority%20leader. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Legal Definition
majority leader
noun
majority lead·er
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body
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