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ADMEASURING
Verb
admeasuring
present participle of admeasure
Source: Wiktionary
ADMEASURE
Ad*meas"ure, v. t. Etym: [Cf. OF. amesurer, LL. admensurare. See Measure.]
1. To measure.
2. (Law)
Definition: To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone.
2. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.
3. (Law)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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