partitionn.[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.()And good from bad find no partition. (Shak.)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.()No sight could pass
Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass. (Dryden.)3. A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.(Milton.)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.()5. (Mus.) A score.()Partition of numbers (Math.), the resolution of integers into parts subject to given conditions. Brande & C.()v. t.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.)