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pos⋅ses⋅so⋅ry

  [puh-zes-uh-ree]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to a possessor or to possession.
2. arising from possession: a possessory interest.
3. having possession.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < LL possessōrius, equiv. to L possed-, s. of possidēre to possess (see possession ) + -tōrius -tory 1 , with dt > ss

Related forms:
pos⋅ses⋅so⋅ri⋅ness, noun
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pos·ses·so·ry   (pə-zěs'ə-rē)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or having possession.

  2. Law Depending on or arising from possession: possessory interest.

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Main Entry: pos·ses·so·ry
Pronunciation: p&-'ze-s&-rE
Function: adjective
1 : of, arising from, involving, or having the nature of possession <possessory rights> possessory action>
2 : having possession possessory owner>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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