Possession in Law
/pəˈzɛʃən ɪn lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The actual control or occupancy of property, with the intention to possess it as one's own, recognized by law to confer certain rights.
The court held that his continuous possession in law established ownership rights.
- (n.) A legal status of possessing property that may be distinct from physical possession, often relevant in disputes involving title or custody.
Possession in law differs from possession in fact in its legal implications.
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Commentary
Possession in law often involves recognized legal control that may not require physical custody; drafters should distinguish it from 'possession in fact' to clarify legal rights.
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