Legal Definition and Related Resources of Carat
Meaning of Carat
Unit of measuring the weight of gold, diamonds and other precious stones, twenty four carats being one hundred per cent pure.
Carat Alternative Definition
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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