assythment

[ uh-sahyth-muhnt ]

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

Origin of assythment

1
First recorded in 1540–50; Middle English (Scots) assyth “reparation, satisfaction” + -ment; see origin at asset

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