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Par*ti"tion (?), n. [F. partition, L. partitio. See Part, v.] 1. The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.
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And good from bad find no partition. Shak.
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2. 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, a compartment of a room, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions; cubicles with four-foot high partitions.
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No sight could pass
Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass. Dryden.
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3. A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment. [R.] “Lodged in a small partition.” Milton.
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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.
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5. (Mus.) A score.
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Partition of numbers (Math.), the resolution of integers into parts subject to given conditions. Brande & C.
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Par*ti"tion (?), v. 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 heirs.
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2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
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Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.
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