Definition of Assize

1. Noun. The regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale.

Generic synonyms: Ordinance, Regulation

2. Noun. An ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property.
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Assize

1. n. An assembly of knights and other substantial men, with a bailiff or justice, in a certain place and at a certain time, for public business.

2. v. t. To assess; to value; to rate.

Definition of Assize

1. a session of a legislative or judicial body [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Assize

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assistive device
assistive movement
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assistors
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assize (current term)
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assizers
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asslike
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associability
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associableness
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associate(a)

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