Apportionment

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially parliamentary seats, resources, or responsibilities, among parties or regions on a proportional basis

Origin / Etymology

Old French aportionner, to distribute in portions

Synonyms

Allocation Distribution Division

Antonyms

Concentration Centralisation Consolidation

Example Sentence

"The delimitation exercise will determine the apportionment of Lok Sabha seats among states based on the latest census population data."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 answers on delimitation, federal finance (tax devolution), and representation, a precise term that elevates constitutional governance essays.

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