ASSISES OF JERUSALEM
\ɐsˈa͡ɪzɪz ɒv d͡ʒəɹˈuːsələm], \ɐsˈaɪzɪz ɒv dʒəɹˈuːsələm], \ɐ_s_ˈaɪ_z_ɪ_z ɒ_v dʒ_ə_ɹ_ˈuː_s_ə_l_ə_m]\
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The name of a code of feudal law, made at a general assembly of lords, after the conquest of Jerusalem. It was compiled principally from the laws and customs of France. They were reduced to form about the year 1290, by Jean d'Iblin, comte de Japhe et d'Ascalon. Fournel (Hist. des Avocats, vol. i. p. 49,) calls them the most precious monument of our (French) ancient law. He defines the word assises to signify the assemblies of the great, men of the realm. See also, 2 Profession d'Avocat, par Dupin, 674 to 680; Steph. on Plead. App. p. xi.
By John Bouvier
