seisin

Definition

An entitlement to a freehold estate with a right to immediate possession.

Etymology

From Middle English seisin, seysen, from Old French seisin, from the verb seisir, from Early Medieval Latin sacīre, from the same Proto-Indo-European root as Gothic 𐍃𐌰𐍄𐌾𐌰𐌽 (satjan) and Old English settan. More at seize, seise.

Example Sentences

• "Diſſeiſin is a large Title, and is an unlawful Entry and Ouſter of him that has an actual Seiſin and Freehold."