Portion
/ˈpɔːrʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A part or section of a whole, especially of property or an estate.
Each heir received an equal portion of the inheritance.
- (n.) An assigned share of something, such as food or assets.
The contract allocated a portion of the profits to the partner.
Forms
- portions
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Commentary
Used generally to denote a part of a whole in legal and property contexts; clarity in specifying the extent of a portion is important in drafting.
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