Acquisition by Prescription
/əˌkwɪzɪˈʃən baɪ prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which ownership of property is transferred through continuous and open possession over a statutory period without the owner's consent.
She claimed acquisition by prescription after openly using the land for more than 20 years.
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Commentary
Acquisition by prescription is commonly associated with real property law and relies heavily on statutory time periods and the nature of possession.
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