Tare
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
weights, is an allowance in the purchase and sale of merchandise, for the weight of the box, bag, or cask, or other thing, in which the oods are packed. It also is an alowance made for any defect, waste, or. diminution in the weight, quality or quantity of goods. It differs from tret, (q. v-)