Akademik

split ¹ vb split, split·ting: to divide into parts or portions: as

a: to divide into factions, parties, or groups

b: to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties

c: to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usu. without increase in total par value see also stock split

d: to divide (a cause of action) into separate parts or claims for the purpose of instituting an action for less than all

◇ Splitting a cause of action is usu. prohibited.

vi: to become divided or separated

the Supreme Court splitting five to four, sustained the law — R. H. Bork