seise

[ seez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

seised, seising.

Chiefly Law. seize.

seise

/ siːz /

verb

to put into legal possession of (property, etc)

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Derived Forms

ˈseisable, adjective
ˈseiser, noun

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Other Words From

seisa·ble adjective
seiser noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of seise¹

variant of seize

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Example Sentences

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.

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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

Seine-St-Denis seisin

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