Admeasure

Admeasure
Admeasure Ad*meas"ure (?; 135), v. t. [Cf. OF. amesurer, LL. admensurare. See {Measure}.] 1. To measure. [1913 Webster]

2. (Law) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

2. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size. [1913 Webster]

3. (Law) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff. [1913 Webster]


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