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seise

American

[seez] / siz /

verb (used with or without object)

seised, seising

Chiefly Law. seize.

seise British

/ siːz /

verb

to put into legal possession of (property, etc)

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Other Word Forms

seisable adjective
seiser noun

Etymology

Origin of seise

variant of _seize

Example Sentences

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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

Ms. Seise said Gabriel was doing much better this year, thanks to his special education teacher, who has shown him how to control his anger.

From New York Times

During the 2010-11 school year, Adeline Seise’s son Gabriel, a second grader, repeatedly disrupted classes at Public School 67 in the Bronx.

From New York Times

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