possessory

Pos*sess"o*ry, a. Etym: [L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.] Defn: Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. Possessory action or suit (Law), an action to regain or obtain possession of something. See under Petitory.

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