assythment

American  

[uh-sahyth-muhnt] / əˈsaɪð mənt /

noun

1. Scots Law. (in historical use) compensation owed to the close relatives of someone who has been killed.

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Etymology

Origin of assythment

First recorded in 1540–50; Middle English (Scots) assyth “reparation, satisfaction” + -ment ( def. ); see origin at asset ( def. )