Moiety (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of two basic subdivisions of a tribe.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Meaning 2
One of two (approximately) equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The property was divided into two moiety, with one part going to each of the siblings.
- The research grant was split into two moiety, with one half funding the lab equipment and the other half covering personnel costs.
- The inheritance was divided into two moiety, with one part going to the son and the other part going to the daughter.
- The partnership was dissolved with each partner receiving a moiety of the assets.
- The territory was divided into two moiety, with one part being controlled by the northern faction and the other part being controlled by the southern faction.