"fair division" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: fair divisions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fair division (plural fair divisions)
  1. (mathematics, economics, game theory) the problem of dividing a set of resources among several people who have an entitlement to them, such that each person receives their due share Wikipedia link: fair division Categories (topical): Economics, Game theory, Mathematics Related terms: fair share

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