Possession
Legal control or occupation of property or goods. In debt cases it often refers to a lender or landlord seeking control of property through legal proceedings.
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Possession proceedings
Court proceedings brought by a lender, landlord or other entitled party seeking possession of property.
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Possession order
A court order requiring a person to give up possession of property, commonly made in mortgage or tenancy proceedings.
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Warrant of possession
A court authority permitting enforcement of a possession order so property can be recovered from the occupier.
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