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Term: DIMIDIETAS
Definition: Dimidieta means half of something or a moiety.
It is a term used in Law Latin and has a historical significance.
Definition: Dimidietas (dim-uh-dye-ee-tas) is a legal Latin term that refers to half of something, or a moiety.
These examples illustrate how dimidietas can be used to describe a division of property or resources. In the first example, the couple divides their assets equally, with each receiving a dimidietas. In the second example, the lord grants a dimidietas of his land to the vassal, meaning the vassal receives half of the land in exchange for his service.