Partition
/ˈpɑːr.tɪʃ.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) The division of property or an estate among co-owners or heirs.
The court ordered a partition of the jointly owned land.
- (v.) To divide property or assets among parties, often by legal decree.
The siblings agreed to partition the inherited property equally.
Forms
- partitions
- partitioned
- partitioning
Commentary
In legal contexts, partition typically refers to physical or legal division of real property; drafting should clarify whether division is physical or by sale and pro rata distribution.
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