Seisin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seisin is a noun meaning (law, historical) An entitlement to a freehold estate with a right to immediate possession.
Meaning
(law, historical) An entitlement to a freehold estate with a right to immediate possession.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) The act of taking possession.
- (obsolete) The thing possessed; property.
Example Sentences
Diſſeiſin is a large Title, and is an unlawful Entry and Ouſter of him that has an actual Seiſin and Freehold.
Word Forms
- seisins
- seizin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seizin, seigniory, emphyteusis, lien, leasehold, seisure.
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