Definition of "assizes" []

• The regional courts of Great Britain, which were replaced by the crown courts in 1971. (noun)
• A trial or hearing before such a court. (noun)
• Plural form of assize. (noun)

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• "The signification of the word assizes in this connection is derived from the French verb asseoir, whose past participle is assis."
• ""I thought a reeve's work to rule fairly and uncover abuses and bring criminals to justice at the assizes was the matter at hand.""
• "Lord was compelled to take out a _Pone_ to have the matter tried before the Court of Common Pleas or the Justices in Eyre, that is, the assizes."