Assizes — synonyms, definition

1. assizes (Noun)

2 synonyms
court of assize court of assize and nisi prius
3 definitions

assizes (Noun) — The county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts).

assizes (Noun) — The regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale.

assizes (Noun) — (law) an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property.

7 types of
court judicature judicial writ* ordinances regulations tribunal writs