Definitions for "Assizes"
A special court called to determine, generally, guilt or innocence, but most often used to determine the rightful owner of property. baillis royal officers charged with administering a disctrict in the name of the lord
Legislative enactments, judicial proceedings, or the writs giving rise to such proceedings. By 1972 all assize courts had been abolished; their criminal jurisdiction is exercised by the Crown Court and their civil jurisdiction by the High Court. HISTORY.
the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by crown courts)