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posse legal
[ˈpɔsɨ lɨˈɡaɫ]
noun
feminine
pl: posses legais
legal possession
1.
The state of legally owning or having control of property or assets recognized and protected by law
The buyer took legal possession of the house after closing the deal.
O comprador assumiu a posse legal da casa após fechar o negócio.
2.
The formal transfer of ownership or control of something in accordance with legal procedures
The judge granted legal possession of the disputed land to the rightful owner.
O juiz concedeu a posse legal da terra disputada ao proprietário legítimo.
Synonyms
propriedade
domínio
titularidade
ownership
Antonyms
despossessão
esbulho
usurpação
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
posse legal
Standard legal terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
posse legal
Used in Portuguese law with similar meaning
Related Idioms & Phrases
tomar posse
assumir a posse legal
direito de posse
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