Distribution

A division among several; the giving to each of several his or her share, as, the division of the effects of an intestata In English law. Distributions, statutes eft the statute of 33 and 33 Car. II., c. 10, and the statute of 29 Car. II., a 3. a portion of territory, defined by law, within which a certain jurisdiction or authority may be exercised; a civil division of a state or country for judicial or other purposes; any limited extent of teri'itory; or by still further extension of meaning, any extent of territory for any purpose. District court: a federal court held in each of the districts into which the United States are divided; a state court held in each of the districts into which some of the states are divided.