Afforce
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Aforce. [L. Fr. aforcer; L. Lat. affortiare.] In old English law. To apply, or exercise force; to use compulsory measures; to add to, or increase. Afforcing an assise was the production of a verdict, in case of a difference of opinion among the jurors, by adding others till twelve were found who were unanimous. Bract. fol.
185 b, 292. 2 Reeves' Hist. E. L. 267.