| tripartite | 1. Divided into three parts; triparted; as, a tripartite leaf. 2. Having three corresponding parts or copies; as, to make indentures tripartite. 3. Made between three parties; as, a tripartite treaty. Origin: L. Tripartitus; tri- (see Tri-) + partitus, p. P. Of partiri to part, to divide. See Part. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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