1. Parliamentary law. A main motion that formally expresses the sense, will, or action of a deliberative assembly (esp. a legislative body). • A resolution is a highly formal kind of main motion, often containing a preamble, and one or more resolving clauses in the form, “Resolved, That….”
concurrent resolution. A resolution passed by one house and agreed to by the other. • It expresses the legislature’s opinion on a subject but does not have the force of law.
joint resolution. A legislative resolution passed by both houses. • It has the force of law and is subject to executive veto. [Cases: Statutes 22, 229. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 2, 28.]
simple resolution. A resolution passed by one house only. • It expresses the opinion or affects the internal affairs of the passing house, but it does not have the force of law.
2. Formal action by a corporate board of directors or other corporate body authorizing a particular act, transaction, or appointment.
— Also termed corporate resolution.
shareholder resolution. A resolution by shareholders, usu. to ratify the actions of the board of directors.
3. A document containing such an expression or authorization.
