Meaning & use
Possessory
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Relating to the possession of property, especially the legal right to possess it.
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The tenant filed a possessory action to reclaim the apartment from the squatters.
A possessory lien allows a mechanic to hold a car until repair costs are paid.
A note on using this word
A legal term that distinguishes the right of possession from full ownership, or title.
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