possessory
adjective
pos·ses·so·ry
pə-ˈze-sə-rē 
-ˈzes-rē,
also -ˈse-sə-rē,
or -ˈses-rē
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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Nevertheless, after the death of the Grantor, the entire value of the property held under the Trust escapes estate tax, and the Grantor will pay rent after the possessory term of years expires, which further reduces the Grantor’s estate, and enables the Grantor to continue to use the property.
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Alan Gassman, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
In Texas, there are three types of conservatorships with a child: a joint managing conservator, a sole managing conservator and a possessory conservator.
—Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 24 June 2021
After the possessory term, the other half of the home can transfer to a separate QPRT for the prime benefit of the descendants.
—Alan Gassman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The numbers were based on sales, hotel, property and possessory interest taxes.
—Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 July 2018
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Alan Gassman, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
In Texas, there are three types of conservatorships with a child: a joint managing conservator, a sole managing conservator and a possessory conservator.
—Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 24 June 2021
After the possessory term, the other half of the home can transfer to a separate QPRT for the prime benefit of the descendants.
—Alan Gassman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The numbers were based on sales, hotel, property and possessory interest taxes.
—Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 July 2018
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“Possessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possessory. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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
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