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Assize

Noun:

1. a judicial inquiry into the facts of a case before a jury, especially in the case of a death
2. an ancient court or session of justices appointed to hear and determine cases in the counties of England and Wales
3. an ordinance regulating weights and measures or other standards

Sample Sentences:

1. The assize will determine the defendant's innocence or guilt.
2. The assize was held in the historic courthouse.
3. The assize ensured fair and consistent measurements across the kingdom.

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