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

To obviate this difficulty, the Scots Act 1449, c. 18, made possession of the subjects of the lease equivalent to sasine.

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Bailie to give sasine was the person who appeared for the superior at the ceremony of giving sasine.

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Sasine, a mode of investiture in lands, according to ancient Scottish law.

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