special resolution

special resolution
A resolution passed by a 75% majority of members present at a general meeting measured by the nominal value of the shares on a poll.

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special resolution
A resolution passed by a majority of not less than 75% of members or their proxies (proxy), at a company general meeting. Special resolutions are required, among other things, to alter the articles of association for a company and to change its name.
For further information on resolutions, see the Companies House website.
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