assizes

Noun

Meaning

the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)

Source: WordNet

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However, assizes were held at Lampeter while Aberystwyth housed the administration of the county council. Source: Internet

The last assizes were held there in 1830, while the gaol was closed in 1845. Source: Internet

However, at the assizes, the grand jury generally consisted of gentlemen of high standing in the county. Source: Internet

The juries under the assizes began deciding guilt as well as providing accusations. Source: Internet

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