1. (n.) Equality of weight or force; balance; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces.
2. (n.) A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body.
3. (n.) A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt.
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