minority representation

minority representation
A system of voting whereby a part of the voters, although constituting no more than a minority may nevertheless obtain representation by an officer of political principles to their liking, such representation being procured by methods of voting such as cumulative, limited, or restrictive voting. 26 Am J2d Elect §§ 273 et seq.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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