quadripartite


quad·ri·par·tite

adj \ˌkwä-drə-ˈpär-ˌtīt\

Definition of QUADRIPARTITE

1
: consisting of or divided into four parts
2
: shared or participated in by four parties or persons <a quadripartite agreement>

Origin of QUADRIPARTITE

Middle English, from Latin quadripartitus, from quadri- + partitus, past participle of partire to divide, from part-, pars part
First Known Use: 15th century

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