In Scotch law. To acquit the defendant in an action; to find a criminal not guilty. … [Read more...] about ASSOILZIE
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ASSISES OF JERUSALEM
The name of a code of feudal law, made at a general assembly of lords, after the conquest of Jerusalem. It was compiled principally from the laws and customs of France. They were reduced to form about the year 1290, by Jean d'Iblin. He defines the word assises to signify the assemblies of the great, men of the realm. … [Read more...] about ASSISES OF JERUSALEM
ASSOLL
To absolve; acquit; to set free; to deliver from excommunication. St. 1 Hen. IV. c 7; Cowell. … [Read more...] about ASSOLL
ASSISOBS
In Scotch law. Jurors; the persons who formed that kind of court which in Scotland was called an "assise," for the purpose of inquiring into and judging divers civil causes, such as perambulations, cognitions, molestations, purprestures, and other matters; like jurors in England. Holthouse. … [Read more...] about ASSISOBS
ASST
Assistant … [Read more...] about ASST