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possessory Definition

pos·ses·sory (pə zes′ə rē)

adjective

  1. of, being, or characterizing a possessor
  2. of or based upon possession

possessory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • title: Some of these plaintiffs were the owners or had possessory title of premises affected, others merely lived in affected premises.
  • right: The evidence required includes, proving our possessory right ( The Charter ) to hold a market.
  • interest: From similar reasons, a claim to mortgage or sell his possessory interest, was suffered to establish itself.
  • lien: At common law, a Carrier has a possessory lien for unpaid freight.
  • credit: Well known directors also get so called " possessory credits " in the form " a film by [ Director ] " .