Definition of "seise" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, law) To vest ownership of an estate in land (to someone).

2. (transitive, law, with of) To put in possession.

   • 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.

3. (archaic) To seize.