Definition of partition
- v. - The act of parting or dividing; the state of being
parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a
kingdom.
- v. - 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.
- v. - A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a
compartment.
- v. - The servance of common or undivided interests,
particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties,
or by compulsion of law.
- v. - A score.
- v. t. - To divide into parts or shares; to divide and
distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
- v. t. - To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.;
as, to partition a house.