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Term: special resolution
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A resolution requiring 75% of the shareholders of a company present or by appointment of a proxy to vote in favour at a general meeting of the company to alter a company's constitution.
Usage: A special resolution is passed to change the name of a company, alterations to the memorandum or articles of association, or a reduction of capital of the company.
Related Words: ordinary resolution; board resolution; extraordinary resolution; elective resolution; annual general meeting; extraordinary general meeting; written resolution.
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