Legal Definitions - derivative possession

Definition: Derivative possession is a type of possession where a person has lawful possession of something, like a rented apartment, but does not hold the title to it.

Examples: A tenant who rents an apartment has derivative possession of the property. They have the right to use and occupy the apartment, but they do not own it. Another example is a person who borrows a car from a friend. They have derivative possession of the car because they have the right to use it, but they do not own it.

Explanation: Derivative possession occurs when a person has possession of something, but they do not have legal ownership of it. The examples illustrate this by showing that the person has the right to use and occupy the property, but they do not have the right to sell or transfer ownership of it.