equally divided

equally divided.

1. (Of property) apportioned per capita — not per stirpes — among heirs on the testator’s death. • A provision in a will calling for property to be divided “share and share alike” has the same effect. [Cases: Wills 530. C.J.S. Wills §§ 1015–1016.]

2. (Of a court, legislature, or other group) having the same number of votes on each side of an issue or dispute.

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