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astitution
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A quick definition of astitution:
Term: ASTITUTION
Definition: A word that is no longer used. It means the same thing as arraignment, which is when someone who is accused of a crime goes to court to hear what they are being charged with and to say if they are guilty or not.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Astitution (as-tuh-too-shun) is an archaic term that means the same thing as arraignment. Arraignment is the first step in a criminal case where the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges and enter a plea.
Example: John was arrested for stealing a car. At his astitution, the judge read him the charges and asked him how he pleaded.
Explanation: In this example, John's astitution is the same thing as his arraignment. He was brought before the court to hear the charges against him and to enter a plea.