3. (Law) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff.
Ad*meas"ur*er (&?;), n. One who admeasures.
Ad*men`su*ra"tion (&?;), n. [LL. admensuratio; L. ad + mensurare to measure. See Mensuration.] Same as Admeasurement.
Ad*min"i*cle (&?;), n. [L. adminculum support, orig., that on which the hand rests; ad + manus hand + dim. ending -culym.] 1. Help or support; an auxiliary. Grote.