Definition of Aliquid Possessionis Et Nihil Juris

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Aliquid possessionis et nihil juris
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Somewhat of possession, but nothing of right.

  • Aliquid Possessionis Et Nihil Juris
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Somewhat of possession, and nothing of right, (but no right) A phrase used by Bracton to describe that kind of possession which a person might have of a thing as a guardian, creditor or the like; and also that kind of possession which was granted for a term of years, where nothing could be demanded but the usufruct. Bract, fols. 39a, 160a.