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A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

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In old English law

A taking or seizure of a thing, as an animal; a taking or seizure of land; a taking or arrest of a person; a taking or holding of a court; a taking or receiving. Captio assisat: the taking of the assise.