possessory

adjective

pos·ses·so·ry | \ pə-ˈze-sə-rē

, -ˈzes-rē also -ˈse-sə-rē or -ˈses-rē\

Definition of possessory

1 : of, arising from, or having the nature of possession possessory rights

2 : having possession

3 : characteristic of a possessor : possessive

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The numbers were based on sales, hotel, property and possessory interest taxes. — Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Taxpayers association says SoccerCity has bigger tax benefit to city," 12 July 2018

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possessory

adjective

pos·ses·so·ry | \ pə-ˈze-sə-rē

1 : of, arising from, involving, or having the nature of possession possessory rights a possessory action

2 : having possession a possessory owner