assizes

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
  2. noun the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
  3. noun an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property

Synonyms

court of assize, court of assize and nisi prius

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