D'Hondt method
English
Etymology
Named after Belgian mathematician Victor D'Hondt, who described it in 1878 for proportional allocation of parliamentary seats to the parties.
Proper noun
the D'Hondt method
- A highest-averages method for allocating seats, used to achieve proportional representation in elections.
Synonyms
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