Assized

/əˈsaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Regulated or standardized according to an official assize; having met official standards for size, weight, or quality.

Etymology

Past participle of 'assize,' created by adding -ed to indicate that something has been subjected to assize regulations or standards.

Kelly Says

In medieval markets, bread and ale were heavily 'assized'—governments literally regulated their prices and quality to prevent merchants from cheating customers, showing early consumer protection!

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