disseise

/dɪˈsɛz/; /dɪˈsiz/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive someone of their rights, property, or possessions, typically by a wrongful act or seizure.

“The king was accused of disseising the nobles of their lands.”

2. noun

the act of depriving someone of their rights, property, or possessions.

“The disseise of the peasants by the lord was a major cause of the uprising.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • dispossess

Antonyms

  • empower
  • enfranchise