Metric System
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A system of measures for length, surface, weight, and capacity, founded on the metre as a unit. It originated in France, has been established by law there and in some other countries, and is recommended for general use by other governments.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Aasystem of measures for Jength, surface, weight, and capacity, founded on the mctve asa unit. It originated in France, has been established by law there and in some other countries, and