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Simple English definitions for legal terms
possidere
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A quick definition of possidere:
Term: possidere
Definition: Possidere means to possess something, like owning it or having a legal interest in it. It's different from just taking care of something for someone else. For example, if you own a toy, you possidere it, but if you're just borrowing it from a friend, you don't.
A more thorough explanation:
Possidere
Possidere means to possess something, especially as a person who has a legal right to it, like an owner or mortgagee. It is different from just being a caretaker of something.
- John possides the house he bought last year.
- The bank possides the car until the loan is paid off.
These examples show how possidere means to have legal ownership or interest in something. John is the owner of the house, and the bank has a legal interest in the car until the loan is paid off.