| Partition (partition) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Par*ti"tion |
| [F.
partition, L. partitio. See Part,
v.] |
The act of parting or
dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division;
distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.
That which divides or separates; that by
which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are
separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically,
an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an
inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition;
lath and plaster partitions.
A part divided off by walls; an apartment;
a compartment.
The servance of common or
undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected
by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
A score.
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| Partition (partition) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Par*ti"tion |
| [imp. &
p. p. Partitioned (?)] p. pr. *** vb.
n. Partitioning.] |
To divide
into parts or shares] to divide and distribute; as, to
partition an estate among various heirs.
To divide into distinct parts by lines,
walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
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