Partition

(-tish'un), n. [Lat. partitio, Fr. partition, Pr. particio, Sp. particion, It. partizione. See supra.]

1Sense 1. The act of dividing, or state of being divided; division; separation; distinction.

And good from bad find no partition. Shak.

2Sense 2. That which divides or separates; that by which different parts are separated; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a partition of wood or stone in a building; dividing line.

No sight could pass Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass. Dryden.

3Sense 3. A part divided off by walls; an apartment. [Obs. or rare.] “Lodged in a small partition.” Milton.

4Sense 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.

5Sense 5. (Mus.) A score.