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descriptive representation  

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  • Representation has many meanings, including acting on the instructions of the represented (delegate), acting in the interests of the represented (trustee), acting as the personal agent of the represented (attorney or ombudsman), and so forth. These roles primarily refer to an individual representative. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Descriptive Representation]

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