Districting
/ˈdɪstrɪktɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of dividing a geographic area into districts for political, administrative, or electoral purposes.
The state legislature engaged in districting to redraw the congressional boundaries.
- (v.) The action of dividing an area into districts, typically for electoral representation.
The committee is districting the region to ensure equal population distribution among the voting districts.
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- districting
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Commentary
Districting is central to electoral law and political representation; care must be taken to prevent gerrymandering during the process.
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