The Condorcet Method is a voting system used to determine the most preferred candidate in an election. It works by comparing each candidate against every other candidate in head-to-head matchups. The candidate who wins the most of these matchups is declared the winner, reflecting the overall preference of the voters. This method is named after the French philosopher Marquis de Condorcet, who proposed it in the 18th century. The Condorcet winner is the candidate that would defeat each of the other candidates in a one-on-one election, making this method a way to identify the most broadly supported choice among voters.