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Thesaurus: possessory

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

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  1. a. 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. Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. Possessory action or suit (Law), an action to regain or obtain possession of something. See under Petitory.
  3. Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; ofthe nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessorylord. Possessory action or suit (Law), an action to regain or obtainpossession of something. See under Petitory.
  4. j:100 a. Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord.