A voting system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference and points are awarded to candidates based these rankings. The winning candidate is one with the most points.
Origin
Named after Jean-Charles de Borda, who devised the system in 1781, although it is claimed he was proceeded by Nicholas of Cusa.
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