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apportionment

UK
/əˈpɔːʃənmənt/
US
/əˈpɔrʃənmənt/

Translations

apportionmentnoun
apportionments
pl
UK
/əˈpɔːʃənmənt/
US
/əˈpɔrʃənmənt/
The apportionment of seats in the legislature is based on population.
La répartition des sièges dans la législature repose sur la population.
Additional translations
apportionnementTerme technique, surtout en droit et en politique, notamment dans le contexte de la répartition des sièges.
quote-partPour une part attribuée dans une répartition, surtout en contexte juridique ou financier.
Synonyms
allocation
distribution
division
sharing
assignment
apportionmentadjective
UK
/əˈpɔːʃənmənt/
US
/əˈpɔrʃənmənt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "apportionment plan"
de répartition
The apportionment formula was deemed unfair by several districts.
La formule de répartition a été jugée injuste par plusieurs districts.

Definitions

apportionmentnoun
The act of distributing or allocating something according to a plan or set of principles.
The apportionment of seats in the legislature is based on population.
The determination of the proportional number of members each state sends to the House of Representatives, based on population figures.
After the census, the apportionment of congressional seats is adjusted to reflect population changes.
A portion or share that has been assigned or distributed.
Each shareholder received an apportionment of the annual profits.
apportionmentadjective
Relating to or involving the act or process of apportioning.
The apportionment formula was deemed unfair by several districts.
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