coassessor

/kɑːsɛsər/

Definitions

1. noun

an official who, together with a judge, hears and decides on appeals; a judicial officer in some ecclesiastical courts.

“In the early Christian church, the coassessor played a crucial role in deciding the fate of accused heretics.”

2. noun

a person who assists or is associated with an assessor.

“The coassessor helped the assessor in evaluating the financial situation of the company.”

Synonyms

  • assistant
  • associate