Precarious Possession
/prɪˈkɛəriəs pəˈzɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of possession in property law where the possessor holds property without full legal ownership or security, often at the will of another.
The tenant’s rights were limited due to their precarious possession of the premises.
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Precarious possession typically indicates an insecure or revocable possession, often important in disputes over property rights and establishing stronger claims like adverse possession.
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