Meaning Of The Word Proportional representation

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proportional representation
uncountable noun: Proportional representation is a system of voting in which each political party is represented in a parliament or legislature in proportion to the number of people who vote for it in an election.

proportional representation in American English
a system of voting that gives minority parties representation in a legislature in proportion to their popular vote
noun: a method of voting by which political parties are given legislative representation in proportion to their popular vote

proportional representation in British English
noun: representation of parties in an elective body in proportion to the votes they win

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