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The act of selling; the transfer of property, or a contract to transfer the ownership of property, from one person to another for a valuable consideration, or for a price in money.

such possession by construction of law. In some of the United States seizin means merely ownership. Burrill.

Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership. Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust, And give me seizure of the mighty wealth. Dryden.

Relating to ships, their ownership, transfer, or employment; as, shiping concerns.

im is victory, and not truth. Burrill. -- Special property (Law), a qualified or limited ownership possession, as in wild animals, things found or bailed. -- Special session, an extraordinary session; a session at an unusual time or for an unusual purpose; as, a special session of Congress or of a legislature. -- Sp…

anted by landholders in England, in consideration of a rent, and under reservation of the ownership of the soil. Bouvier. Wharton.

A mark of ownership cut on the bill or swan. [Eng.] Encyc. Brit.

t which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership of property, real or personal; a right; as, a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title.

ual labor, simplicity of living, nonresistance, etc., holds that possession of wealth and ownership of property are sinful, and in religion rejects all teachings not coming from Christ himself.