Definition of Moiety
half of something or an equal portion of
Examples of Moiety in a sentence
If the medicine makes you feel drowsy, you should only take a moiety of the dosage before going to work and the other half when you get home. π
Jimβs wife was entitled to a moiety of his lottery winnings. π
When my sister and I shared the bag of chips, she took a moiety and gave me the other portion. π
A moiety of fifty dollars is twenty-five dollars. π
If my stepmother receives a moiety of my fatherβs estate, then my brother and I will only inherit fifty percent of our fatherβs wealth. π
Even though Leslie sold nothing during our yard sale, she still feels she deserves a moiety of the money I made. π
Fortunately, the bill collector is willing to accept a moiety of my debt and is giving me more time to pay the remaining half. π
When James bought a dozen donuts, he gave me six and kept a moiety for himself. π
Since the judge said my neighbor and I are both equally responsible for the window damage, each of us must pay a moiety of the repair bill. π
The wicked witch gave the princess the poisoned moiety of the apple and kept the untreated portion for herself. π
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