disseizin

/dɪˈsɛzɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of depriving a person of the possession or enjoyment of land

“The lord’s act of disseizin led to a long-standing feud with the local community.”

2. verb

to deprive someone of the possession or enjoyment of land

“The king’s men disseized the peasants, taking control of their land.”

Synonyms

  • deprival
  • dispossession

Antonyms

  • possession
  • seizin