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Webster 1913 Edition
Partition
1.
The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution;
as, the
. partition
of a kingdomAnd good from bad find no
partition
. Shakespeare
No sight could pass
Betwixt the nice
Betwixt the nice
partitions
of the grass. Dryden.
3.
A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.
[R.]
“Lodged in a small partition.” Milton.
4.
(Law.)
The severance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
5.
(Mus.)
A score.
Partition of numbers
(Math.)
, the resolution of integers into parts subject to given conditions.
Brande & C.
Par-ti′tion
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Partitioned
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Partitioning
.] 1.
To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute;
as, to
. partition
an estate among various heirs2.
To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.;
as, to
. partition
a houseUniform without, though severally
partitioned
within. Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Partition
PARTI'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of dividing, or state of being divided.2.
Division; separation; distinction. And good from bad find no partition.
3.
Separate part; as lodged in a small partition.4.
That by which different parts are separated; as a partition of wood or stone in a building.5.
Part where separation is made. No sight could pass
Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass.
6.
Division of an estate into severalty, which is done by deed of partition.