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Noun: assize  u'sIz
  1. The regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
     
  2. (law) an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property

Derived forms: assizes

Type of: judicial writ, ordinance, regulation, writ

Encyclopedia: Assize

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