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Compensatory Seats

Compensatory Seats: The List PR seats in a Mixed Member Proportional system which are awarded to parties or groupings to correct disproportionality in their…

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The List PR seats in a Mixed Member Proportional system which are awarded to parties or groupings to correct disproportionality in their representation in the results of elections held under the first part of the MMP system, normally under a plurality/majority system.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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