noun.
Equality in distribution, as of weight, relationship, or emotional forces; equilibrium.
noun.
A counterpoise; a counterbalance.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To bring into a state of equipoise or balance; hold in equipoise.
To counterbalance.
noun.
An equal distribution of weight; equality of weight or force; just balance; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced or kept in equilibrium: as, hold the scales in equipoise.
noun.
A balancing weight or force; a counterpoise.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
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.
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noun.
equality of distribution
Word Usage
"I used to believe in having a good time, and all that sort of nonsense; but I've come to see that what he calls equipoise is the true road to happiness, and that it's best to leave off"