divided and conquered

A form of divide and conquer — In order to rule securely, do not allow alliances between your enemies.

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Meanings

verbdivided and
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of divide and conquer
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divided and conquered. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/divided%20and%20conquered

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