sectionalize

transitive verb

sec·​tion·​al·​ize

ˈseksh(ə)nəˌlīz

-ed/-ing/-s

1

: to divide into sections : make in sections especially for later assembly

2

: to divide according to geographical sections or local interests : cause to become characterized by sectionalism

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