HyperDic: assize

English > 2 senses of the word assize:
NOUNcommunicationassizethe regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
communicationassizean ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property
English > assize: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale.
Broaderregulation, ordinanceAn authoritative rule
English > assize: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderwrit, judicial writ(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

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