The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Equipoise \E"qui*poise\, n. [Equi- + poise.]
   1. Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state
      in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced,
      and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said
      of moral, political, or social interests or forces.
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            The means of preserving the equipoise and the
            tranquillity of the commonwealth.     --Burke.
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            Our little lives are kept in equipoise
            By opposite attractions and desires.  --Longfellow.
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   2. Counterpoise.
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            The equipoise to the clergy being removed. --Buckle.
      Equipollence

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

equipoise
    n 1: equality of distribution [syn: balance, equilibrium,
         equipoise, counterbalance]