assizement

/ˈæsɪzmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A formal summons to appear in court

“The judge read the assizement to the defendant, demanding his presence in court.”

2. noun

An archaic term for the act of sitting with a jury

“In medieval England, the assizement was a crucial part of the judicial process.”

Synonyms

  • citation
  • summons

Antonyms

  • acquittal
  • dismissal