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

  1. A highest-averages method for allocating seats, used to achieve proportional representation in elections.

Synonyms

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