1. unlawfully deprives someone of possession of real property
Usage: legal; archaic

Examples

• The court found that the defendant disseises the rightful owner of the land.
• Under medieval law, one who disseises another’s property could face severe penalties.
• The legal document alleged that he disseises the plaintiff of valuable farmland.
• Ancient property disputes often involved claims that someone disseises the true heir.
• The statute protects landowners from anyone who disseises them without legal authority.