apportionment
/əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/
noun
- The act of dividing and sharing something among people or groups, especially in a fair way.
- The apportionment of the inheritance among the siblings was done according to their father's will.
- Fair apportionment of classroom supplies ensures every student gets what they need.
- The committee discussed the apportionment of funds for the new community park.
- The process of deciding how many representatives each state or region gets in a legislative body, based on population.
- The debate over apportionment often centers on how to count citizens and non-citizens.
- After the population shift, the state gained two seats through reapportionment.
- The census results determine the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives.