Legal Definition and Related Resources of Moiety
Meaning of Moiety
Strictly the word means half’; however, same is frequently used to denote a fraction of a thing.
Moiety Alternative Definition
The half of anything; as, if a testator bequeath one moiety of liis estate to A., and the other to B., each shall take an equal part. Joint tenants are said to hold by moieties. Litt. 125; 3 C. B. 274, 283.
Synonyms of Moiety
noun
- allotment
- division
- equal part
- equal share
- fifty percent
- fraction
- fragment
- half
- indefinite portion
- indefinite share
- measure
- parcel
- part
- percentage
- piece
- portion
- ration
- section
- segment
- share
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