What does possessory mean?

Definitions for possessory
pəˈzɛs ə ripos·ses·so·ry

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Wiktionary

  1. possessoryadjective

    Of, pertaining to, having or arising from possession

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Possessoryadjective

    Having possession.

    Etymology: possessoire, Fr. from possess.

    This he detains from the ivy much against his will; for he should be the true possessory lord thereof. James Howell.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Possessoryadjective

    of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord

  2. Etymology: [L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.]

Wikidata

  1. Possessory

    In legal usage, Possessory forms several compounds.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. possessory

    A suit entered in the admiralty court by owners for the seizing of their ship.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of possessory in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of possessory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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