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mal·ap·por·tioned
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adjective
(of a state or other political unit) poorly apportioned, especially divided, organized, or structured in a manner that prevents large sections of a population from having equitable representation in a legislative body.
Origin:
1960–65;
mal-
+
apportioned
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mal·ap·por·tion·ment,
noun
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