a. [ L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire. ] Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. [ 1913 Webster ]
Possessory actionor Possessory suit (Law), an action to regain or obtain possession of something. See under Petitory. [ 1913 Webster ]