Possessory
/pəˈzɛsəri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or connected with the possession of property or goods.
The possessory rights of the tenant were upheld by the court.
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Commentary
Commonly used in property law contexts to describe rights or actions concerned with possession rather than ownership.
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