Legal Definitions - jus possidendi

Jus Possidendi

Jus possidendi is a Latin term used in civil law to refer to a person's right to acquire or retain possession. It is the owner's right to possess something.

• John has the jus possidendi of his car, which means he has the right to possess it and keep it.
• Mary has the jus possidendi of her house, which means she has the right to possess it and live in it.

These examples illustrate how jus possidendi refers to a person's right to possess something they own. It means they have the legal right to keep and use the item as they see fit.