assizing

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Assize \As*size"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Assized}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Assizing}.] [From {Assize}, n.: cf. LL. assisare to
   decree in assize. Cf. {Asses}, v.]
   1. To assess; to value; to rate. [Obs.] --Gower.
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   2. To fix the weight, measure, or price of, by an ordinance
      or regulation of authority. [Obs.]
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