Party List
/'pɑr-ti lɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A slate of candidates submitted by a political party for election in systems of proportional representation.
The party list determines which candidates fill seats allocated to the party.
- (n.) A list of members of a contractual party or attendees to a legal proceeding, used for documentation or procedural purposes.
The court clerk verified the party list before the hearing began.
Forms
- party list
- party lists
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity about which meaning of 'party list' applies—electoral or procedural—is important to avoid confusion.
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