court of assize

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Noun court of assize has 1 sense

assizes, court of assize, court of assize and nisi prius - the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by crown courts)
--₁ is a kind of court, tribunal, judicature

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Court of Assize

Definition: Court of Assize refers to a historical court of law in many common law jurisdictions, particularly in England and Wales. It was primarily responsible for the trial of serious criminal cases.

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Noun: The Court of Assize was known for its impartiality and fairness in delivering justice.

Noun: In the Court of Assize, accused individuals were granted the right to defend themselves with legal representation.

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