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ASSISES OF JERUSALEM

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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...]

ASSOLL

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To absolve; acquit; to set free; to deliver from excommunication. St. 1 Hen. IV. c 7; Cowell. … [Read more...]

ASSISOBS

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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...]

ASST

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Assistant … [Read more...]

ASSISORS

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Scotch law. This term corresponds nearly to that of jurors. … [Read more...]

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