pəˈzesərē, pōˈ-, -ˈses-, -ri adjective
Etymology: Late Latin possessorius. from possessus (past participle of possidēre to possess) + -orius -ory — more at possess
1.
a. : of or relating to possession or a possessor : constituting or having the nature of possession
b. : arising out of, affecting, relating to, or confirming possession
a possessory interest
a possessory action at law
2. : having or holding possession
a possessory lord
3. : characteristic of a possessor : possessive
a possessory spirit