ASSESS', L. assideo, ad and sedeo.
1. To set, fix or charge a certain sum upon one, as a tax as, to assess each citizen in due proportion.
2. To value to fix the value of property, for the purpose of being taxed as by the law of the United States. Also, to value or fix the profits of business, for the purpose of taxation.
3. To set, fix or ascertain as, it is the province of a jury to assess damages.
ASSESS', n. Assessment. Not used.
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