ADMENSURATIO, in Law, a writ which lies for the bringing those to reason, or mediocrity, who usurp more of anything than their share. This writ lies in two cases; termed,

ADMEASUREMENT of Dower, Admensuratio dotis, where the widow of the deceased holds more from the heir, or his guardian, on account of her dower, than of right belongs to her. And, Admeasurment