Partition /(?)/

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.

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.

3. A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment. [R.]
4. The severance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law. (Law.)
5. A score. (Mus.)

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.