Seised

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004454",
  "term": "Seised",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Possessing legal ownership or rightful possession of land or property, particularly in the context of feudal law and real property interests. It denotes the formal act of taking possession or being invested with a freehold estate. In modern law, the concept is largely replaced by terms like 'owner' or 'holder of title,' though it retains historical significance in property law.",
  "see_also": [
    "seized"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/seised/"
}