malapportioned

American  

[mal-uh-pawr-shuhnd, -pohr-] / ˌmæl əˈpɔr ʃənd, -ˈpoʊr- /

adjective

1. (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.

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Other Word Forms

• malapportionment noun

Etymology

Origin of malapportioned

First recorded in 1960–65; mal- + apportioned ( def. )

Example Sentences

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund sued top Democrats and state election officials late Thursday on behalf of five Latino residents of Illinois, saying the new maps are “malapportioned,” or not drawn to ensure equal representation of all populations.

From Seattle Times

Chronologically malapportioned, the film races through key developments, such as Baggio’s recovery from an injury or commitment to Buddhist meditation, and more than once abruptly flashes forward several years.

From New York Times

Prior to that, many state legislatures were badly malapportioned – there might be one district with 50,000 people and another with 250,000.

From The Guardian

The hideously malapportioned Senate and electoral college permit the last piece of the minority rule puzzle to snap into place: the supreme court.

From The Guardian

Striking down malapportioned plans would “impair the Court’s position as the ultimate organ of ‘the Supreme Law of the Land.’

From Slate