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(historical, law) The regional courts of England and Wales, which were replaced by the Crown Courts in 1971..
Use assizes when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Assizes means (historical, law) The regional courts of England and Wales, which were replaced by the Crown Courts in 1971..
Common synonyms include court of assize and nisi prius, court of assize.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use assizes where its definition matches the intended context.
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