representativeness

Definition

The quality or state of being representative, specifically the degree to which a group or decision accurately reflects the interests and composition of all stakeholders involved.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'repraesentare', meaning 'to make present' or 'show,' the term evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe the act or quality of standing in for or acting on behalf of others.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how linking voting quorum to economic share ownership makes corporate decisions more reflective of the actual shareholder body, increasing the legitimacy of the company's governance.

Ecobank Shareholders Approve Governance Reforms

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