/əˈpɔːʃәn/ – Verb/Noun
Definition: 1. phân chia một cách tương xứng, chia phần;
2. xác định tiêu chuẩn đại diện.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “apportion” means to divide or distribute something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, among different individuals or entities in a fair and proportionate manner according to a specific formula or criteria.
Example: The court ruled that the damages should be apportioned among the defendants based on their respective levels of responsibility.