possessory
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a possessor or to possession.
registration of possessory claims.
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arising from possession.
a possessory interest.
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having possession.
possessory landholdings.
adjective
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of, relating to, or having possession
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law arising out of, depending upon, or concerned with possession
a possessory title
Other Word Forms
- possessoriness noun
Etymology
Origin of possessory
1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin possessōrius, equivalent to Latin possed-, stem of possidēre to possess ( possession ) + -tōrius -tory 1, with dt > ss
Example Sentences
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Tenants would, however, be required to contribute to the tax rolls by an unspecified amount through a “possessory interest tax” that can be levied on private companies leasing public buildings.
From Los Angeles Times
The fact tenants may need to pay extra for living in subsidized housing centers on an arcane concept in tax law known as possessory interest.
From Los Angeles Times
Though government owned property usually is exempt from property taxes, if the government leases part of its property to a private entity, then that entity can have a “possessory” interest that must be taxed.
From Los Angeles Times
He said the agencies didn’t anticipate tenants would face possessory taxes because at the time they relied on existing guidance from a state board that he argued should be interpreted as exempting any person receiving rent breaks at the projects.
From Los Angeles Times
Last year, several assessors were less sure and specifically asked the state board if such projects created a taxable “possessory interest.”
From Los Angeles Times
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