Dated form of possession is nine-tenths of the law.

plural of possessionist

Pertaining to possessionism

The tendency to expand one's ownership of property without regard for its ethical implications

A proponent of possessionism

(finance, law, US) A natural person or corporation that has filed a bankruptcy petition, but remains in possession of property upon which a creditor has a lien or similar security interest. Such a business may continue to operate its business under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

plural of debtor in possession

Maroon Spirit

plural of possessioner

(obsolete) A possessor; a holder of property. / (obsolete, derogatory) A member of any religious community endowed with property in lands, buildings, etc., as contrasted with mendicant friars.