Legal Definitions - affeeror

An affeeror is a historical official who was responsible for assessing fines or penalties in cases where no specific punishment was outlined by law.

For example, if someone committed a crime that did not have a set punishment, the affeeror would determine the appropriate fine or penalty based on the severity of the offense and the offender's ability to pay.

Another example would be in cases where a person was found guilty of a minor offense, such as a traffic violation, but the exact amount of the fine was not specified in the law. The affeeror would assess a reasonable amount based on the circumstances of the case.

The role of the affeeror was important in ensuring that punishments were fair and just, and that they took into account the individual circumstances of each case.