enamusega

Enamusega is an Estonian expression meaning “by a majority” or “with a majority.” It is used to describe decisions or opinions that are supported by more than half of the participants. The phrase signals the outcome of a vote or decision rather than the level of consensus.

In democratic and organizational contexts, an outcome described as enamusega indicates majority-rule. The exact threshold for achieving such a result depends on the governing rules of the body; it may be a simple majority (more votes in favor than against) or a higher, predefined majority in some cases. The expression is commonly accompanied by numbers or percentages, for example “55–45 enamusega” or “enamusega 60 protsenti,” to specify the margin.

Related terms include enam (majority) and vähemus (minority). The concept is used across politics, law, and administration to characterize how decisions were made or supported by participants, and to distinguish non-unanimous decisions from those with broad backing. In Estonian discourse, enamusega is often contrasted with unanimity or with minority positions.