Definition

The act of wrongfully taking away someone's possession of property, especially real estate.

Example

The court ruled in favor of the tenant, stating that the landlord's actions constituted disseizin.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case of disseizin in our neighborhood?

Yeah, it sounds really serious!

I can't believe someone would wrongfully dispossess another person like that.

It makes you think about property rights and how important they are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Disseizin** → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "seizin" (from Old French *saisir*, meaning to seize or take possession). The word describes the act of taking away someone's possession or rights, particularly in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'seizin' meaning 'to seize' — this helps you remember that 'disseizin' refers to the act of taking someone's possession away.

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