Possessory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, pertaining to, having or arising from possession. not-comparable
"a possessory interest; a possessory lord"

Synonyms

jealous possessive possessorial proprietary

Example

"a possessory interest; a possessory lord"

Etymology

From Latin possessorius; compare French possessoire.

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