单词 | possession |
释义 | pos·ses·sion /pə-'ze-shən/ n 1: the act, fact, or condition of having control of something: as a: actual possession in this entry b: constructive possession in this entry c: knowing dominion and control over a controlled substance or other contraband d in the civil law of Louisiana: the detention or enjoyment of a corporeal thing e: control or occupancy of property actual possession 1: direct occupancy, use, or control of real property had actual possession of the land despite a lack of legal title 2: direct physical custody, care, or control of property or contraband (as illegal drugs) actual possession is not necessary to sustain a conviction — State v. Garrison, 896 S.W.2d 689 (1995) adverse possession: actual possession of another's real property that is open, hostile, exclusive, continuous, adverse to the claim of the owner, often under a claim of right or color of title, and that may give rise to title in the possessor if carried out for a specified statutory period (as ten years); also: the method of acquiring title by such possession see also hostile possession and notorious possession in this entry compare prescription civil possession in the civil law of Louisiana: possession that exists by virtue of an intent to be the owner of a property even though one no longer occupies or has physical control of it constructive possession 1: possession that exists by virtue of a right (as by title) rather than direct occupancy or control 2: the knowing ability and sometimes intent to exercise dominion and control over something (as illegal drugs) either directly or through others hostile possession: possession (as in adverse possession) that is antagonistic to the claims of all others (as a record owner) and that is carried out with the intention to possess the property exclusively notorious possession: possession (as in adverse possession) that is so conspicuous that it is generally known by people in the vicinity of the property and so gives rise to a presumption that the owner has notice of it precarious possession in the civil law of Louisiana: possession of property that is exercised by another (as a lessee) with the permission of or on behalf of the owner see also acquisitive prescription at prescription 2: something controlled, occupied, or owned personal ~ s |
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