n. [ Equi- + poise. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
The means of preserving the equipoise and the tranquillity of the commonwealth. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Our little lives are kept in equipoise By opposite attractions and desires. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Counterpoise. [ 1913 Webster ]
The equipoise to the clergy being removed. Buckle.
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