One whose business it is to make assays of the precious metals. Assayer of the king. An officer of the royal mint, appointed by St 2 Hen. VI. c. 12. who received and tested the bullion taken in for coining; also called "assayator regis" Cowell ; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about ASSAYER
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ASSECURARE
To assure, or make secure by pledges, or any solemn interposition of faith. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about ASSECURARE
ASSECURATION
In European law. Assurance; insurance of a vessel, freight, or cargo. Ferriere. … [Read more...] about ASSECURATION
ASSECURATOR
In maritime law. An insurer, (aversor periculi.) Locc. de Jure Mar. lib. 2, c. 5, … [Read more...] about ASSECURATOR
ASSEDATION
In Scotch law. An old term, used indiscriminately to signify a lease or feu right Bell; Ersk. Inst. 2, 6, 20. … [Read more...] about ASSEDATION