Noun
tyranny of the majority (countable and uncountable, plural tyrannies of the majority or tyrannies of majorities)
(politics) A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its subjects makes policies or takes actions benefiting that majority, without regard for the rights or welfare of the rest of its subjects.
Oh God, the terrible tyranny of the majority. We all have our harps to play. And it's up to you to know with which ear you'll listen. Ray Bradbury
Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority. (p. 102) Cornel West
The restriction of religion to private life therefore does not necessarily threaten the vital interests of the majority religion, if there is one, and it protects minority religions from tyranny of the majority. Phillip E. Johnson
Democratic forms of government are vulnerable to mass prejudice, the so-called tyranny of the majority. Maggie Gallagher
Oh God, the terrible tyranny of the majority. Ray Bradbury