Equiponderant

/ˌɛkwɪˈpɒndərənt/ adjective

Definition

Having equal weight or importance; being perfectly balanced on both sides.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin equiponderans, present participle of equiponderare (to have equal weight), combining equi- (equal) and ponderans (weighing). Used in philosophy and logic since the medieval period.

Kelly Says

When a judge says both arguments are equiponderant, they're saying neither side wins because both sides weigh exactly the same—it's a perfect tie in the court of evidence!

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