recognitor

One of a jury impaneled on an assize.

Noun

  1. One of a jury impaneled on an assize.
    • the issue should be tried by a common jury or inquest , and not by recognitors of assise - 1765–1769, William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England, (please specify |book=I to IV), Oxford, Oxfordshire: […]...

Origin

From Latin recognitor, agent noun of recognosco.

Forms

recognitors