- title by adverse possession
- See adverse possession.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
title by adverse possession
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adverse possession — An actual and visible appropriation of property commenced and continued under a claim of right inconsistent with arid hostile to the claim of another. An open and notorious possession and occupation of real property under an evident claim or… … Ballentine's law dictionary
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