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Afforce the assise

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English practice. A method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, by adding other jurors to the panel until twelve could be found who were unanimous in their opihion. Bract, fol. 185b, 292a; Fleta, lib. 4, c. 9, § 2; 2 Reeve, Hist. Eng. Law, 267.

Defined under Afforce in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English practice. A method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, by adding other jurors to the panel until twelve could be found who were unanimous in their opinjon. Bract. fol. 1856, 292¢; Fleta, lib. 4, ¢. 9, § 2; 2 Reeve, Hist. Eng. Law, 267.