Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'assize'

English Word: assize

Key Russian Translations:

• ассиза [ɐˈsʲizə] - [Formal, Legal Context]
• судебное заседание [sʊˈdʲebnəje zəˈsʲedənʲije] - [Formal, Descriptive Usage]

Frequency: Low (This term is rarely used in modern Russian, primarily in historical or legal discussions related to British or international law.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1-C2 level, as it involves specialized legal vocabulary and requires familiarity with English common law concepts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ассиза: [ɐˈsʲizə]

судебное заседание: [sʊˈdʲebnəje zəˈsʲedənʲije]

Note on ассиза: The stress falls on the second syllable; be cautious with the palatalized 's' sound, which is common in Russian but may be challenging for English speakers. Variations in pronunciation can occur based on regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A historical session of a court or tribunal, especially in British law.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ассиза - Used in formal legal or historical contexts when directly referring to British assizes; common in academic or translated texts.
• судебное заседание - A more general term for court sessions; applied when discussing similar concepts in Russian legal systems, providing a broader equivalence.

Usage Examples:

• В средневековой Англии ассиза была важным инструментом судебного правосудия.

  In medieval England, the assize was an important tool of judicial justice.

• Судебное заседание, подобное ассизе, проводилось ежегодно в различных графствах.

  A court session similar to an assize was held annually in various counties.

• Ассиза часто включала рассмотрение уголовных дел при участии присяжных.

  The assize often involved the trial of criminal cases with the participation of jurors.

• В исторических текстах термин "судебное заседание" используется для описания ассизы в русском переводе.

  In historical texts, the term "court session" is used to describe an assize in Russian translation.

• Современные юристы изучают ассизу как часть эволюции британского права.

  Modern lawyers study the assize as part of the evolution of British law.

Meaning 2: A standard or measure, especially in historical contexts (less common usage).

Translation(s) & Context:

• ассиза - Rarely used in this sense; typically in specialized historical or metrological discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Ассиза определяла стандартные меры веса и объёма в старой Англии.

  The assize defined standard measures of weight and volume in old England.

• В архивных документах упоминается ассиза как официальный эталон.

  In archival documents, the assize is mentioned as an official standard.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The primary translations are nouns. "Ассиза" is a feminine noun (from English loanword) and follows standard Russian declension patterns for feminine nouns ending in -a. "Судебное заседание" is a neuter noun phrase and inflects accordingly.

Note: "Ассиза" has regular declension, but as a loanword, it may not always follow strict patterns in informal use. "Судебное заседание" is a compound phrase and inflects based on its components.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • судебная сессия (judicial session; more general and interchangeable in legal contexts)
  • трибунал (tribunal; used for similar formal hearings)
• Antonyms:
  • неформальное собрание (informal gathering; contrasts with the formal, structured nature of an assize)

Related Phrases:

• Ассиза присяжных – A jury assize; refers to trials involving jurors in historical British law.
• Судебное заседание по ассизе – Court session based on assize; used in discussions of legal procedures.
• Историческая ассиза – Historical assize; common in academic contexts for studying past judicial systems.

Usage Notes:

When translating "assize" to Russian, prefer "ассиза" for direct historical references to British law, as it maintains the specific connotation. "Судебное заседание" is a safer, more versatile choice for general court sessions but may lose the precise historical flavor. Be mindful of context: this term is formal and archaic, so avoid it in everyday conversation. In Russian, always consider the grammatical case based on sentence structure, as nouns like these inflect extensively.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ассиза" interchangeably with "суд" without context, leading to oversimplification. Correct: "Ассиза" specifically implies a British historical court, while "суд" is a broader term for any court. Example of error: "Я иду на суд" (meaning a modern trial), but saying "Я иду на ассизу" incorrectly implies a historical event.

• Error: Forgetting to inflect the noun, e.g., using "ассиза" in the genitive case as "ассиза" instead of "ассизы". Correct: In a phrase like "часть ассизы" (part of the assize), it should be "части ассизы".

Cultural Notes:

The term "assize" originates from English common law and reflects Britain's historical judicial system, where traveling courts enforced laws in rural areas. In Russian culture, this concept is less prominent but is studied in legal history, often highlighting differences between Anglo-Saxon and continental European legal traditions. It underscores the influence of British imperialism on global legal terminology.

Related Concepts:

• трибунал
• присяжные заседатели
• судебная система