In the absence of a provision in the bylaws, what constitutes a quorum in an organized society?

In an organized society, when there is no specific provision outlined in the bylaws regarding quorum, the convention is that a simple majority of the entire membership constitutes a quorum. This means that more than half of the total number of members must be present to conduct official business. This standard ensures that decisions are made with adequate representation of the group's membership, promoting fair and democratic processes.

Other quorum requirements, such as a third of the total membership, sixty percent, or two-thirds of the members present, would not apply in the absence of specific bylaws defining them. These variations may be relevant in other contexts or governed by specific organizations' rules, but without explicit bylaws, the simple majority rule is the default governing principle for establishing a quorum in many parliamentary procedures.