Category:Tripartite

Trip"ar*tite, a. Etym: [l. tripartitus; tri- (see tri-) + partitus, P. p. of partiri to part, to divide. See part, v. i.]

1. Divided into three parts; triparted; as, a tripartite leaf.

2. Having three corresponding parts or copies; as, to make indentures Tripartite. A. Smith.

3. Made between three parties; as, a tripartite treaty.