assises

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English

Noun

assises

  1. plural of assise

French

Etymology

See asseoir.

Pronunciation

Noun

assises f pl

  1. plural of assise
  2. (plural only) law (body of rules and standards)
  3. (plural only) court of law, court (court dealing with criminal matters)
  4. (plural only) session, sitting, meeting (of court, a committee, etc.)

Participle

assises f pl

  1. feminine plural of assis

Adjective

assises

  1. feminine plural of assis

Anagrams

Middle English

Noun

assises

  1. plural of assise