2. a: the age at which full civil rights are accorded

    b : the status of one who has attained this age   

3. a: a number or percentage equaling more than half of a

         total – a majority of voters – a two-thirds majority

  b : the excess of a majority over the remainder of the total  

        margin won by a majority of 10 votes

  c : the greater quantity or share – the majority of the time -

4. the group or political party having the greater number of votes (as in a legislature)

5. the military office, rank, or commission of a major