usucapion

[ yoo-zuh-key-pee-on, -suh- ]

noun

, Roman Law.

1. the acquisition of property through long, undisturbed possession.

Word History and Origins

Origin of usucapion¹

1600–10; < Latin ūsūcapiōn-, stem of ūsūcapiō, equivalent to ūsū, ablative singular of ūsus ( use (noun)) + capiō a taking ( cap ( ere ) to take + -iō (stem -iōn- ) -ion )

Example Sentences

Usucapion did not lose its advantages till the reforms of Justinian.

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