seise

[ seez ]

verb (used with or without object)

, seised, seis·ing.

1. Chiefly Law. seize.

seise

/ siːz /

verb

1. to put into legal possession of (property, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˈseisable, adjective
• ˈseiser, noun

Other Words From

• seisa·ble adjective
• seiser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seise¹

variant of seize

Example Sentences

Felt her heart seise in her chest.

From Literature

Texas signed its first three selections from the 2017 Draft and held an introductory press conference for OF Bubba Thompson, SS Chris Seise, and RHP Hans Crouse.

From Washington Times

Seise, the 29th pick, agreed to a $2 million bonus, and Crouse, the 66th overall pick, agreed to sign for $1.45 million.

From Washington Times

Then last summer, Ms. Seise filed a complaint with the Education Department.

From New York Times

In September, no doubt due in good part to Ms. Seise’s administrative complaint, Gabriel received the extra services.

From New York Times