Definition of apportion
apportioned
;apportioning
play \-sh(ə-)niŋ\transitive verb
: to divide and share out according to a plan; especially : to make a proportionate division or distribution of Representatives are apportioned among the states.
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Examples of apportion in a Sentence
The proceeds from the auction will be apportioned among the descendents.
Apportion the expenses between the parties involved.
The agency apportions water from the lake to residents.
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Blame for products lapses can be apportioned out among a variety of individuals, as well as the Ford board.
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Origin and Etymology of apportion
Middle French apportionner, from a- (from Latin ad-) + portionner to portion
First Known Use: 15th century
APPORTION Defined for English Language Learners
apportion
playDefinition of apportion for English Language Learners
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: to divide (something) among or between people : to give (a part of something) to a number of people
Law Dictionary
apportion
playLegal Definition of apportion
: to make a usually proportionate division or distribution of (an amount due) according to a plan: as a : to divide (an amount due in tax or other liability) among the parties responsible for respective shares of the payment — compare contribution b : to assign (a portion of the consideration agreed to in a contract) as payment for the other party's partial performance c : to distribute (corporate dividends) based on some proportion d : to assign (legislative representatives and taxes) among the states as provided by law
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