assize

Noun
  1. The regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale (synset 106677098)
    is a type of: ordinance, regulation - an authoritative rule
  2. An ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property (synset 106565463)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: judicial writ, writ - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

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