moiety

moiety (moy-[schwa]-tee).

1. A half of something (such as an estate). — Also termed mediety.

2. A portion less than half; a small segment.

3. In federal customs law, a payment made to an informant who assists in the seizure of contraband, the payment being no more than 25% of the contraband’s net value (up to a maximum of $250,000).19 USCA § 1619.

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双语律师Raymond，亚洲知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与生物科技与制药相关的法律文件。