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reapportion

/ˌriːəˈpɔːʃən/

/ˌriːəˈpɔrʃən/

Translations

reapportionverb

reapportioned

Past Simple

reapportioned

Past Participle

reapportioning

Gerund

/ˌriːəˈpɔːʃən/

/ˌriːəˈpɔrʃən/

réattribuerSurtout pour la répartition de sièges, de ressources ou de responsabilités.

The government decided to reapportion the seats in the legislature based on the latest census data.

Le gouvernement a décidé de réattribuer les sièges à la législature en fonction des dernières données du recensement.

Additional translations

redistribuerSurtout pour des ressources ou des parts; moins courant pour les sièges politiques.

Synonyms

reapportionverb

To redistribute or reallocate something, especially in terms of political representation or resources.

The government decided to reapportion the seats in the legislature based on the latest census data.

To adjust the allocation of legislative seats among electoral districts in accordance with changes in population or legal requirements.

After the Supreme Court ruling, the state was compelled to reapportion its congressional districts.