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Equally Divided: When something is divided equally, it means that it is split up into the same parts for everyone involved. For example, if a person dies and leaves their property to their children, if it is equally divided, each child will get the same amount. This can also happen in a group, like a court or a legislature, where each side has the same number of votes on an issue.
Definition: Equally divided means:
For example, if a court case has three judges and they are equally divided on a decision, the case may need to be retried or appealed to a higher court.
Another example is if a board of directors has an even number of members and they are equally divided on a decision, the decision may not be made and further discussion or voting may be necessary.