Metric System - Law Dictionary Search Results
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A measure of length in the metric system one tenth of a meter equal to 3937 inches...
Dioptric
Of or pertaining to the dioptre or to the metric system of numbering glasses...
Dioptre
A unit employed by oculists in numbering glasses according to the metric system a refractive power equal to that of a glass whose principal focal distance is one meter...
Deciliter
A measure of capacity or volume in the metric system one tenth of a liter equal to 61022 cubic inches or 338 fluid ounces...
Decigram
A weight in the metric system one tenth of a gram equal to 15432 grains avoirdupois...
Decameter
A measure of length in the metric system ten meters equal to about 3937 inches...
Decaliter
A measure of capacity in the metric system a cubic volume of ten liters equal to about 61024 cubic inches that is 2642 wine gallons...
Decagram
A weight of the metric system ten grams equal to about 15432 grains avoirdupois...
Weights and measures
Weights and measures, instruments for reducing the quantity and price of merchandise to a certainty, that there may be the less room for deceit and imposition. See AVOIRDUPOIS; TROY WEIGHT; and METRIC SYSTEM.The adjustment of weights and measures is a prerogative of the Crown, and has from an early date been regulated by statute-the Weights and Measures Act, 1878. The 25th and 26th sections enact that:25. Use or Possession for Use.-Every person who uses or has in his possession for use for trade any weight, measure, scale, balance, steelyard, or weighing machine which is false or unjust, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 5l., or in the case of a second offence 20l. [as amended by the W. and M. Act, 1889], and any contract, bargain, sale, or dealing made by the same shall be void, and the weight, measure, scale, balance, or steelyard shall be liable to be forfeited.26. Fraud in Use.-Where any fraud is wilfully committed in the using of any weight, measure, scale, balance, steelyar...
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