Seat Allocation
/ˈsiːt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process or mechanism by which seats, such as in a legislative body or corporate board, are distributed among parties or members in accordance with statutory or contractual rules.
The seat allocation in the parliament was determined based on the latest election results.
Forms
- seat allocation
- seat allocations
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Commentary
Seat allocation often involves consideration of proportional representation and legal criteria to ensure fair distribution among competing entities.
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