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A portion of anything. Sometimes shares are equal, at other times they are unequal. 2. In companies and corporations the whole of the capital stock is usually divided into equal proportions called shares. Shares in public companies have sometimes been held to be real estate, but most usually they are considered as personal property. 3. The proportion which descends to one of … [Read more...] about SHARE

Lat. In Roman law. A subdivision of the as, containing two uncicae; the proportion of two-twelfths, or one-sixth. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note. … [Read more...] about SEXTANS

Division into equal portions distributed to all involved parties. … [Read more...] about SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE

In old records. An ancient measure of liquids, and of dry commodities; a quarter or seam. Spelman. … [Read more...] about SEXTARY

See joint custody where the custody of a child is shared between both parents. See also legal custody and physical custody. … [Read more...] about SHARED CUSTODY