Adverse Possession
/ˈædvɜrs pəˈzɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine allowing a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, typically involving continuous and open possession without permission for a statutory period.
After twenty years of adverse possession, she secured legal title to the disputed property.
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Commentary
Adverse possession requires specific elements, including actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous possession, often varying by jurisdiction.
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