Legal Dictionary

Tag: measure

  • Standard

    That which is of authority ; that which is accepted as correct or perfect . Conforming to established practise or usage . Also a flag used in war.

  • League

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of League Meaning of League A measure of length, which consists of three geographical miles. The jurisdiction of the United States extends into the sea a marine league. See Acts Congress June 5, 1794 (1 […]

  • League

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of League Meaning of League A measure of length, which consists of three geographical miles. The jurisdiction of the United States extends into the sea a marine league. See Acts Congress June 5, 1794 (1 […]

  • Bushel

    The Winchester bushel, established by IS Wm. III. o. 5 (1701), was made the standard of grain. A cylindrical vessel, eighteen and a half inches in diameter, and eight inches deep inside, contains a bushel. The capacity is 2,145.42 cubic inches. The bushel established by 5 & 6 Geo. IV. c. […]

  • Perch

    An Obsolete unit of linear measurement containing five and one-half yards. Also called a rod or pole.

  • Perch

    An Obsolete unit of linear measurement containing five and one-half yards. Also called a rod or pole.

  • Mile

    A measure or length or distance containing eight furlongs or 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet.