Representative at Large
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv æt lɑrdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) An elected member of a governing body who represents the entire membership or electorate rather than a specific district or subdivision.
The representative at large cast a decisive vote affecting all districts.
Forms
- representative at large
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Commentary
The term typically applies in organizational or governmental contexts where representatives serve on a broad, undistricted basis, emphasizing their jurisdiction over the whole entity rather than subdivisions.
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