Disseises

/dɪˈsiːzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of disseise; to wrongfully take away someone's land or property.

Etymology

Regular conjugation of 'disseise' following English verb patterns. Appears in legal records and statutes throughout the medieval and early modern periods.

Kelly Says

In old legal documents, you'll see 'he disseises his brother' describing property theft that was considered serious enough to require royal intervention and elaborate legal remedies.

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