Definitions

1. noun

A legal doctrine, especially in Roman law, where a person can gain title to a property by possessing it for a specified period of time, often without formal transfer of ownership.

“The court ruled in favor of the man who claimed usucapion to the abandoned property after 20 years of continuous possession.”

2. noun

A mode of acquiring title to land through possession, especially in Spanish and Latin American law.

“The lawyer explained the concept of usucapion to the client, emphasizing its significance in property law.”