sectional (sekshonal)

[= F. sectionnel; particular section or region; for or in regard to some particular part of a country as distinct from others; local: as, sectional interests; sectional prejudices; sectional spirit; sectional legislation. If that government be not careful to keep within its own proper sphere, and prudent to square its policy by rules of national welfare, sectional lines must and will be known. W. Wilson , Congre ional Government, vi. Sectional dock. See dock3 .