1. Something that separates one part of a space from another.
2. The act of dividing; esp., the division of real property held jointly or in common by two or more persons into individually owned interests.
— Also termed partition in kind. [Cases: Common Lands 14; Partition 1–10. C.J.S. Common Lands §§ 17–19; Partition§§ 1–2, 4–21, 23, 26.]
definitive partition. A partition that is irrevocable.
partition of succession. Louisiana law. The division of an estate among an intestate’s heirs. See La. Civ. Code art. 1293.
provisional partition. A temporary partition, often made before the remainder of the property can be divided.
3. Oil & gas. The division of an undivided mineral interest by voluntary agreement or judicial action. — partition, vb. — partible, adj.
