dividing and conquering

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

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of divide and conquer
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APA

dividing and conquering. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dividing%20and%20conquering

MLA

“dividing and conquering.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dividing%20and%20conquering. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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