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ARTICLE 203
 

Definition of quotient and sub-quotient 


The quotient is the figure obtained by dividing the total number of valid votes cast in a specific election by the number of seats to be filled through this election.


A sub-quotient is the total number of valid votes cast for a party which, without attaining the quotient, attains or exceeds fifty percent (50%) thereof.