Definition

The legal right to own and possess land or property.

Example

The farmer obtained seisin of the land after the court ruling.

Conversation

I’ve been reading about property law and came across the term seisin.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to the legal possession of land, like having a freehold estate.

That sounds important for understanding property rights.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Seisin** → The word originates from Old French *seisine*, meaning possession or holding. It refers specifically to the legal possession of land or property.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seisine' as a term for legal 'possession' — it helps you remember that 'seisin' means having legal ownership of land.

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