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possession is nine-tenths of the law possession is nine-tenths of the lawproverb Actually possessing or having custody of something represents a strong legal claim to it (more so than simply claiming ownership). She's arguing that the antique stopwatch rightfully belongs to her, but possession is nine-tenths of the law. See also: law, of, possession Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Possession is nine-tenths of the law.Prov. If you actually possess something, you have a stronger legal claim to owning it than someone who merely says it belongs to him or her. Dana may say he owns this house, but we actually live in it, and possession is nine-tenths of the law. See also: law, of, possession McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. possession is nine points/tenths/parts of the ˈlaw (saying) if you already have or control something, it is difficult for somebody else to take it away from you, even if they have the legal right to itSee also: law, nine, of, part, point, possession, tenth Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary possession is nine-tenths of the lawCustody presumes ownership. The basis of this legal maxim that comes down from the 17th-century is the commonsense observation that if you have control of something, chances are better than average that it's yours. Lawyers term it a rebuttable presumption: ownership is recognized unless disproved by someone holding a more valid claim. The phrase started life as “possession is nine points of the law,” which referred to possession's satisfying nine out of eleven factors that constituted absolute ownership. However, “nine-tenths” entered popular usage to reflect the idea that custody is 90 percent of legal ownership. See also: law, of, possession Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also:- possession is nine points of the law
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