Possessory

/pəˈzɛsəri/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Relating to or connected with the possession of property or goods.
    The possessory rights of the tenant were upheld by the court.

Commentary

Commonly used in property law contexts to describe rights or actions concerned with possession rather than ownership.

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