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seise - What does it mean?

Definition of 'seise'

English

Verb

(seis)
  • (legal) To vest ownership of a freehold estate in (someone).
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  • (transitive|with of|legal) To put in possession.
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  • * 2011 , Article 3 section 7, Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011, Official Journal of the European Union L 55/15
  • Where the appeal committee is seised , it shall meet at the earliest 14 days, except in duly justified cases, and at the latest 6 weeks, after the date of referral.
  • (dated) To seize.
  • Synonyms

    * possess

    Usage notes

    * Usually used in passive.

    Anagrams

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