Moiety /(moi"ē̇*ty̆)/

Moi·e·ty

Moiety

n.

pl. Moieties ((moi"ē̇*tĭz))

  1. One of two equal parts; a half; as, a moiety of an estate, of goods, or of profits; the moiety of a jury, or of a nation.
    The more beautiful moiety of his majesty's subject.
  2. An indefinite part; a small part.