Category:Possessory

Pos*sess"o*ry, a. Etym: [l. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.]

Defn: 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.