01 n. Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of …
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Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces.“The means of preserving the equipoise and the tranquillity of the commonwealth.” — Burke.“Our little lives are kept in equipoise By opposite attractions and desires.” — Longfellow.
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Counterpoise.“The equipoise to the clergy being removed.” — Buckle.