usucapion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌjuːzjʊˈkeɪpiən/
Etymology
From Latin usucapio, usucapionis (“to acquire by prescription”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The acquisition of right or title to an object by means of the passage of time. The common law analogue is adverse possession.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| usucapions | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| usucaption | alternative | lexicographic |