ASSYTHMENT

Etymology

Noun

assythment (countable and uncountable, plural assythments)

(law, obsolete, Scotland) Compensation or reparation for an offense.

Source: Wiktionary


As*syth"ment, n. Etym: [From OF. aset, asez, orig. meaning enough. See Assets.]

Definition: Indemnification for injury; satisfaction. [Chiefly in Scots law]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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