Apportioning

/əˈpɔrʃənɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of dividing and distributing something fairly among multiple people or groups.

Etymology

Present participle of apportion, from Old French apportionner. Functions as both verb form and gerund noun.

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Apportioning votes, land, or resources is one of the most politically contentious activities in government—it shapes entire communities and who has power, so everyone watches these decisions carefully.

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