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- [uh-sahyz]
- /əˈsaɪz/
- /əˈsaɪ.zɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sahyz]
- /əˈsaɪz/
Definitions of assizes word
- noun plural assizes (formerly in England and Wales) the sessions, usually held four times a year, of the principal court in each county, exercising civil and criminal jurisdiction, attended by itinerant judges: replaced in 1971 by crown courts 3
- noun assizes Usually, assizes. a trial session, civil or criminal, held periodically in specific locations in England, usually by a judge of a superior court. 1
- noun assizes an edict, ordinance, or enactment made at a session of a legislative assembly. 1
- noun assizes an inquest before members of a jury or assessors; a judicial inquiry. 1
- noun assizes an action, writ, or verdict of an assize. 1
- noun assizes judgment: the last assize; the great assize. 1
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Origin of assizes
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 Assizes
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assizes 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 56% 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.
assizes usage trend in Literature
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noun assizes
- circuit court — a court with jurisdiction over several counties or districts within a state.
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