Meaning & use
Counterpoise
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A weight, force, or influence that balances or offsets another; equilibrium produced by opposing forces.
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The heavy counterpoise on the crane balances the load being lifted.
A strong judiciary can act as a counterpoise to an overreaching executive branch.
A note on using this word
Counterpoise can describe both a literal physical weight and a figurative balancing influence, such as in politics or ethics.
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