| 释义 |
seizable, a.|ˈsiːzəb(ə)l|
Forms: 5 seisible, seasible, seisable, 6 seisibill, seizeabil, 7– seizable.
[f. seize v. + -able; an AF. seisable occurs a.d. 1361.]
Capable of being seized (in various senses of the verb). Chiefly of property, that may lawfully be seized.
1461Rolls of Parlt. V. 479/2 Not forfeited nor forfeitable..nor seisible into any of their handes. 1483Ibid. VI. 248/1 That all Castelles..be not forfeited..to the Kyng..nor be seiseble into his handys by this present Acte. 1574in Exch. Rolls Scot. XX. 467 To sell..and put away his landis, heretagis [etc.]..sua that sche sall get nathing seizeabil thairfore. 1652Obs. Orig. Govt. 19 It was alienable by the Parent, and seizable by an usurper as other goods are. 1768Woman of Honor III. 129 Private property..was transferable and seizable on private suit. 1815F. Burney Diary (1876) IV. lxv. 335 Carts, waggons, and every..seizable vehicle were unremittingly in motion. 1846Ruskin Mod. Paint. II. iii. ii. ii. §28 note, It is the characteristic of truth to be in some way tangible, seizable, distinguishable, and clear. 1870Daily News 25 July 4 The principles laid down in the Declaration of the Congress of Paris of 1856..are as follows:—..3d. Merchandise of neutrals, except contraband of war, sailing under an enemy's flag is not seizable. 1885Law Times LXXVIII. 229/1 The personal liability of the official receivers for mistakes as to property seizable as assets of the estate. |