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Definition of Gerrymandered
Gerrymandered Gerrymander Ger`ry*man"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Gerrymandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering.]
To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of
representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view
to give a political party an advantage over its opponent.
[Political Cant, U. S.]
Note: This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge
Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his
influence, hence the name; though it is now known that
he was opposed to the measure. --Bartlett.
Gerrymander Gerrymander Ger`ry*man"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Gerrymandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering.]
To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of
representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view
to give a political party an advantage over its opponent.
[Political Cant, U. S.]
Note: This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge
Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his
influence, hence the name; though it is now known that
he was opposed to the measure. --Bartlett.
