Legal Definition and Related Resources of Measure

Meaning of Measure

That by which extent or dimension is ascertained, either length, breadth, thickness, capacity or amount .

Measure Alternative Definition

A means or standard for computing amount; a certain quantity of something, taken for a unit, and which expresses a relation with other quantities of the same thing.

Synonyms of Measure

verb

admeasure
appraise
ascertain dimensions
ascertain size
assess
bring into comparison
calculate
calibrate
compare
compute
correlate
demetiri
determine size
determine value
estimate
evaluate
fathom
form an estimate
form an opinion
gauge
grade
graduate
graph
judge
liken
make a comparison
make an estimate
mark off
match
melari
mete
meter
pace off
permetiri
portion out
quantify
rank
rate
reckon
rule
set a value on
size
span
survey
value
weigh
Associated Concepts: appropriate measure of damages

noun

act
bill
caveat
declaration
decree
dictate
edict
enactment
law
legislation
legislative enactment
legislative mandate
legislative proclamation
mandate
piece of legislation
prescript
prescription
proposal
proposed act
proposition
regulation
rubrie
rule
ruling
statute
Associated Concepts: appropriate measures
measure of benefit
measure of damages
measure of value
regulatory measure
remedial measures

Related Entries of Measure in the Encyclopedia of Law Project

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Measure in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, measure is: normally any law, rule, regulation, policy, practice or action carried out by government or on behalf of a government.[1]

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