afforce the assize

afforce the assize
/afors Siy asayz/ In old English practice, a method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, either by confining them without meat and drink, or, more anciently, by adding other jurors to the panel, to a limited extent, until twelve could be found who were unanimous

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • afforce the assize — /afors Siy asayz/ In old English practice, a method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, either by confining them without meat and drink, or, more anciently, by adding other jurors to the panel, to a limited extent, until twelve could …   Black's law dictionary

  • afforce the assize — To compel jurors to agree to a verdict by starving them, or by adding jurors until twelve agreed …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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