proportional representation

Noun

Meaning

representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

aye division franchise floating ballot poll colonization plebiscite canvass nay enfranchisement PR canvassing polling plumper
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Antonyms

bad abstain

Hypernyms

representation

Examples

There is no proportional representation requirement in the Equal Protection Clause. Cass Sunstein

Bisexuality is the proportional representation of sexuality in a world where most of us - straight or gay - operate a first-past-the-post system. Mark Steyn

According to the constitutional amendments passed in 2003 the parliament will consist of only 150 members elected with the proportional representation system and will be fully refurbished. Source: Internet

According to the constitution, the 70 seats reserved for women and religious minorities are allocated to the political parties according to their proportional representation. Source: Internet

All three devolved institutions are elected by proportional representation : the Additional Member System is used in Scotland and Wales, and Single Transferable Vote is used in Northern Ireland. Source: Internet

A narrow majority of Prince Edward Islanders rejected proportional representation system in a referendum in 2019. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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