Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun assize

2 senses of assize

Sense 1
assize -- (the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale)
       => regulation, ordinance -- (an authoritative rule)

Sense 2
assize -- (an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property)
       => writ, judicial writ -- ((law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer)