seizin
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 83 U.S. 352 - McNitt v. Turner · 1872Most cited · 83 citing opinions
Seizin was originally the completion of the feudal investiture. In American jurisprudence it means, generally, ownership. The covenant of seizin and the covenant of right to convey are synonymous.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
See "Seisin."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Same as Seisin.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
See Seisin.