the act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.-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, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions.-a part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.-the servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. it may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.-a score.-to divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.-to divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.