half-share

American  

[haf-shair, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈʃɛər, ˈhɑf- /

noun

1. a share, as in profits, equal to one half.

2. a claim to half the income from a share of stock.

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Example Sentences

In the words of the announcement from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, his half-share of this year’s physics prize “rewards new understanding of the universe’s structure and history.”

From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2019

In 1954, Clyde McPhatter of the Drifters sold his half-share of the vocal group to its manager, George Treadwell, who signed new members to personal services contracts, then hired and fired them at his whim.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2019

A household would get one share for each adult and a half-share for each child.

From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2018

In 2007, Luard had taken a half-share in Valegro, and now the two of them had the opportunity to finance Hester’s yard, and Luard’s involvement in the sport, for years.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 1, 2016

He could find no adequate reason, except it might be that Bill was repenting of his bargain in purchasing a half-share in his claim.

From The Twins of Suffering Creek by Cullum, Ridgwell