Legal Definition and Related Resources of Carat

Unit of measuring the weight of gold, diamonds and other precious stones, twenty four carats being one hundred per cent pure.

A weight equal to three and onesixth grains, in diamonds and the like. Jacob.

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What does Carat mean in American Law?

The definition of Carat in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A weight measurement for diamonds and other precious gems, now internationally standardized at 200 milligrams. Also, a purity measure of gold. Twenty-four carats is taken to be absolute purity, with lesser numbers expressing the percentage thereof, e.g., “18 carat gold” means gold 75% pure.

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