English Explanatory Dictionary

divide and rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of divide and conquer.

Word forms

divide and rule divides and rules dividing and ruling divided and ruled

Etymology

Calque of Latin divide et impera.

Synonyms

divide and conquer
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