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Seise

To vest ownership of a freehold estate in (someone).

📖 Definitions of "Seise"

verb
  1. 1

    To vest ownership of a freehold estate in (someone).

  2. 2

    (with of) To put in possession.

  3. 3

    To seize.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Seise"

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vestnoun(Canada, US) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
entitleverbTo give a title to.
sequesternounsequestration; separation
vest in interestverb(law) To devolve as matter of right without reference to immediate right of possession.
adjudicateverb(transitive) To decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.
possessverb(transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
leasenoun(formal, law) An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.
claimnounA new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
thirlnoun(dialectal) A low door in a dry-stone wall to allow sheep to pass through; a smoot.
freeholdnoun(property law) Real property held by a tenure of this type.
aliennounA citizen or national of another sovereign state.
sue one's liveryverb(law) To ask for the writ delivering a freehold into the possession of its heir.
patentnoun(law) An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent.
registernounA formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
enfranchiseverbTo grant the privilege of voting to a person or group of people.
adversely possessverb(transitive, law) To take ownership of (property) through the doctrine of adverse possession.
legatenounA deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
exchange contractsverb(law, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, idiomatic) To formally contract to purchase, sell or otherwise be party to a disposition of an estate in land; usually requiring the payment of a deposit by one of the parties.
rent outverb(idiomatic, transitive) to lease, let; to allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent
farmnoun(countable) A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

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