possessory
UK/pə'zesərɪ/US/pә'zesәri/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to the legal possession of property or to ownership rights.
占有的；与占有权或所有权有关的（法律用语）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpossessafter, behind
+
-orysit, settle, be placed
=possessory
possess + -ory = 'relating to possession.' A specialized legal adjective: possessory rights, possessory lien.
Common Collocations
- 1.possessory rights占有权
- 2.possessory lien留置权
- 3.possessory interest占有利益
- 4.possessory title占有性所有权
Example Sentences
- 1.
The tenant retains possessory rights until the lease ends.
- 2.
A possessory lien lets the mechanic keep the car until he is paid.