What is another word for assizes?
Pronunciation: [ɐsˈa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA) 
Assizes are a type of court in English law with jurisdiction to hear certain types of cases. However, there are several synonyms for the word assizes. These include circuit, sitting, session, and court of assize. The term "circuit" is used to refer to the periodic visits of judges to towns where they hold assizes. "Sitting" here refers to a specific time or period during which judges conduct trials. "Session" is used to denote the period during which a court sits. "Court of assize" is a more specific term that refers to a court that conducts trials where capital punishment is an option. Whatever the synonym used, the implication is always the same, and it refers to a court of law that conducts trials and pronounces judgment.
