4. (Law.)
Defn: The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
5. (Mus.)
Defn: A score. Partition of numbers (Math.), the resolution of integers into parts subject to given conditions. Brande & C.
PARTITION
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.
2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house. Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.
PARTITIONMENT
Par*ti"tion*ment, n.
Defn: The act of partitioning.
PARTITIVE
Par"ti*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. partitif.] (Gram.)