constitutum possessorium

noun

constitutum pos·​ses·​so·​ri·​um

-ˌpōzəˈsōrēəm,

-sȯr-

Roman law

: the change in intention of one having legal possession of real or personal property whereby the original possessor of the property remains in control but transfers the legal possession to another

Word History

Etymology

Latin, agreement of possessors

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