Meaning of D'Hondt method | Babel Free
dəˈhɒnt ˈmɛθədDefinitions
A highest-averages method for allocating seats, used to achieve proportional representation in elections, and often favoring large parties and coalitions.
Examples
“The d'Hondt method is one of the most commonly used methods in Europe. It has been sharply criticized for being the “less proportional method.””
“The only exception to the rule was in the Kalmyk Republic where the D'Hondt method was used.”
“Secondly, this chapter aims to substantiate the inference that the D'Hondt method also gets the largest parties overrepresented.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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