seising

[ see-zing ]

noun

, Chiefly Law.

1. seizing.

Example Sentences

“It was a bridge between theory and reality,” said Rudolf Seising, a professor at the University of Jena in Germany who specializes in fuzzy logic and worked alongside Professor Zadeh in his later years.

From New York Times

But should I meet with an unlucky run, And at a throw be gloriously undone; My debts of honour I'd discharge the first, Let all my lawful creditors be curst: My Title would preserve me from arrest, And seising hired horses is a jest.

From Project Gutenberg

"Ethel!" he cried, seising her by the hand.

From Project Gutenberg

But, as these are generally plain men, and not thoroughly skilful in this latter part of their office, that of serving writs, and making arrests and executions, it is now usual to join special bailiffs with them; who are generally mean persons employed by the sheriffs on account only of their adroitness and dexterity in hunting and seising their prey.

From Project Gutenberg

And so, as to injuries or crimes, it must be left to our own legislature to decide, in what cases the seising another's cattle shall amount to the crime of robbery; and where it shall be a justifiable action, as when a landlord takes them by way of distress for rent.

From Project Gutenberg