quadripartite

quad·ri·par·tite

[kwod-ruh-pahr-tahyt]
adjective
1.
divided into or consisting of four parts.
2.
involving four participants: a quadripartite treaty.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin quadripartītus. See quadri-, partite

quad·ri·par·tite·ly, adverb
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quadripartite (ˌkwɒdrɪˈpɑːtaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  divided into or composed of four parts
2.  maintained by or involving four participants or groups of participants

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