Maiden Assize
Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In English practice. An assize at which no capital conviction takes place. In such a case, the sheriff of the county presents the judges with white gloves. Wharton's Lex,
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Originally an assize at which no person was condemned to die. No^ a session of a criminal court at which no prisoners are to be tried. Whart
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In English law. viction takes place. Maiden some manors on their marriage, lord for his omitting the custom license to marry a daughter.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In English law. Originally an assize at which no person was condemned to die. Now itis a session of & criminal court at which there are no prisoners to be tried.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
One during which there is no capital conviction. Maiden rents: a fine paid the lord by a copyhold tenant on marriage, for omitting the marcheta.