1. (n.) 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 enclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions.

2. (n.) The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.

3. (n.) A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.

4. (n.) The severance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.

5. (n.) A score.

6. (v. t.) To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.

7. (v. t.) To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.