For Moiety we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Astrology, Canadian Law, Genealogy, Poetry and William Shakespeare.

Moiety (Anthromorphemics)

One of the two subdivisions of a society with a dual organizational structure.

Moiety (Anthropology)

One of the two subdivisions of a society with a dual organizational structure.

Moiety (Astrology)

Traditional astrology holds that the orb of a planet is the diameter of an imaginary sphere of light surrounding it. The radius of that sphere is the moiety. The sum of the moieties of any two planets gives the maximum distance that their bodies can be from exact aspect for the aspect to be effective. Used mainly in Horary, this is not to be confused with the "orb of aspect" used in Natal Astrology.

Moiety (Canadian Law)

Half of something. For example, it can be said that joint tenants hold a moiety in property. In old criminal law, there were "moiety acts" which allowed half of the fine money to be handed over to the informer.

Moiety (Genealogy)

A half; an indefinite portion

Moiety (Poetry)

portion

Moiety (William Shakespeare)

A portion; small part, lesser portion.

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