noun
vocational representation system
A political or organizational system where representatives are chosen based on occupation or professional function rather than geographic constituency.
職能代表制は、業界団体から議員を選出する仕組みの一つだ。
The vocational representation system is one mechanism for electing legislators from industry associations.
Compound of 職能 (vocational function) + 代表 (representation) + 制 (system).