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PEDIS POSSESSIO

\pˈɛdɪz pəzˈɛsɪˌə͡ʊ], \pˈɛdɪz pəzˈɛsɪˌə‍ʊ], \p_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_z p_ə_z_ˈɛ_s_ɪ__ˌəʊ]\

Definitions of PEDIS POSSESSIO

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Lat. A foothold; an actual possession. To constitute adverse possession there must be pedis possessio, or a substantial inclosure. 2 Bouv. Inst. no. PEDONES 886 PENAL 2193; Bailey v. Irby, 2 Nott & McC. (S. a) 343, 10 Am. Dec. 609.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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