1. The equal or just division of something (resources, responsibilities, representation, etc.) among parties according to a reasonable standard or formula
The fair apportionment of seats in parliament ensures that all regions have adequate representation.
A distribuição equitativa de cadeiras no parlamento garante que todas as regiões tenham representação adequada.
2. In legal and political contexts, the allocation of resources, power, or representation in a manner that is just and proportional
The court ruled on the fair apportionment of school funding across districts.
O tribunal decidiu sobre a distribuição equitativa do financiamento escolar entre os distritos.