1. The plural of apportionment; instances or acts of dividing and distributing something (such as money, resources, or responsibility) among people or groups in a fair or proportional way.
Usage: Commonly used in legal, political, and financial contexts.; Often refers to the distribution of legislative seats, funds, or duties.

Examples

• The apportionments of the state budget were debated in the legislature for weeks.
• Fair apportionments of classroom resources ensure all students have equal access to materials.
• The apportionments of congressional seats are redrawn every ten years based on census data.
• The company made careful apportionments of the inheritance among the three heirs.
• Apportionments of responsibility must be clearly defined in the project contract.
• The apportionments of water rights between the two states required federal mediation.