Split

Definition - adj
1  : divided into portions, parts, or fragments <a ~ trial> <a ~ stock>
2  : divided by or in opinion <a ~ court> <a ~ decision>

Definition - Verb
: 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.
: to become divided or separated <the Supreme Court splitting five to four, sustained the law ­R. H. Bork>



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intrinsic fraud

fraud (as by the use of false or forged documents, false claims, or perjured testimony) that deceives the trier of fact and results in a judgment in favor of the party perpetrating the fraud


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