Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disseisin
Noun
/dɪˈsiːzɪn/
Definition
The act of depriving someone of their rightful possession, especially in terms of land or property.
Examples
- The tenant faced disseisin after the landlord changed the locks without notice.
- The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, citing clear evidence of disseisin.
- Historical cases of disseisin often involved disputes over titles to land.
Meaning
Disseisin refers to the wrongful dispossession or eviction of a person from their land or property. It is often associated with legal disputes involving real estate.
Synonyms
- Dispossession
- Eviction
- Dislocation
- Removal
