(in a proportional voting system) a ranked list of candidates nominated by a political party to fill the seats allocated in proportion to the party's share of the overall vote
b.
(as modifier)
a party-list system
Examples of 'party list' in a sentence
party list
Even worse would be party-list 'senators' serving a non-renewable 15 years.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Party officials insisted that the party list was final and would not be changed.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For example, a person placed first on the party list, whether liked or despised by the electorate, is a certainty to be 'elected'.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A run-off is staged if no party list of candidates scores more than 50 per cent of the first vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There will be few incentives for those indirectly elected on a party list to be that forensic or intrusive.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
So the party list is essential, you have to be strict, and you have to receive them.