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- [uh-sahyz]
- /əˈsaɪz/
- /əˈsaɪz/
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- [uh-sahyz]
- /əˈsaɪz/
Definitions of assize word
- noun assize a sitting of a legislative assembly or administrative body 3
- noun assize an enactment or order of such an assembly 3
- noun assize a trial or judicial inquest, the writ instituting such inquest, or the verdict 3
- noun assize trial by jury 3
- noun assize a legislative assembly or any of its decrees 3
- noun assize court sessions held periodically in each county of England to try civil and criminal cases 3
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Origin of assize
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English asise < Old French: a sitting, noun use of feminine of asis seated at (past participle of aseeir), equivalent to a- a-5 + -sis < Latin sēssum (sed- stem of sedēre to sit1 + -tus past participle suffix)
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Parts of speech for Assize
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assize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
assize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assize
noun assize
- tribunal — a court of justice.
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- court — A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
- ordinance — an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command.
- inquest — a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.
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