Political representation of a group or constituency who have not voted, or are not permitted to vote, for those who represent them; the (theoretical) political representation of people who are disenfranchised.
Origin
Mid 18th century.
Definition of virtual representation in US English:
virtual representation
noun
Political representation of a group or constituency who have not voted, or are not permitted to vote, for those who represent them; the (theoretical) political representation of people who are disenfranchised.