| English noun: assize | |||
| 1. | assize (communication) the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ordinance, regulation | ||
| 2. | assize (communication) an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | judicial writ, writ | ||
| Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||