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What is another word for Usucaption?

Pronunciation: [jˌuːzuːkˈapʃən] (IPA)

Usucaption is a Latin term that refers to the acquisition of property through continuous use or possession. There are several synonyms for usucaption, such as prescription, adverse possession, and acquisitive prescription. Prescription refers to the process of acquiring legal rights or ownership of property through continuous use for a specified period. Adverse possession is similar to prescription and denotes the acquisition of property without the consent of the owner through a prolonged adverse presence. Acquisitive prescription is the process of acquiring property ownership or rights through continuous use and possession, which varies from country to country. These terms facilitate the understanding of the legal concept of acquiring property without the owner's consent.
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What are the hypernyms for Usucaption?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    land registration, real estate law, right of ownership, Acquisition of land, Acquisition of title, Legal assumption, Possession of land, Property ownership transfer, Title acquisition, Transfer of rights.

Usage examples for Usucaption

Rather by Usucaption than usurpation Holland had in many regards come to consider herself and be considered as the Republic itself.
"The Life of John of Barneveld, 1609-15, Volume I."
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009

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