sasine

/ ˈsesɪn; ˈseɪ- /

noun

1. Scots law the granting of legal possession of feudal property

Word History and Origins

Origin of sasine¹

C17: Scots variant of seisin

Example Sentences

"Most typically, now when a property has been bought the new owner will be coming to us to register their purchase in the new digital land register. There is no longer the option to register in the Sasine Register," said Jennifer.

From BBC

The records - called the Sasine Register - are still stored in their original form - some are so ancient they're written on calfskin.

From BBC

The Sasine Register doesn't have a map.

From BBC

"So it's actually quite difficult to point to a piece of land and say 'show me the Sasine Register that relates to the piece of land'."

From BBC

Project developer Ron Sasine says the facility plans to use about 10% of the water that mills usually use to make paper.

From Washington Times