Seisin is a legal term that historically referred to the possession of real property, particularly in feudal times. It denoted the legal right to hold and possess land, often with associated rights and privileges. In modern usage, seisin is still relevant in property law contexts, though its meaning has evolved. It may now refer more broadly to ownership or title to real estate, indicating a person’s legal interest or right to possess and enjoy land. Seisin is often associated with the transfer of property rights and the establishment of land ownership through deeds or other legal instruments. It remains an important concept in property law, particularly in matters of land transfer and conveyancing.
- legal, common law, historical A feudal term for an entitlement to a freehold estate with a right to immediate possession; still used in technical discussions of real property law today.
- obsolete The act of taking possession.
- obsolete The thing possessed; property.
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