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POSSESSORY LIEN

\pəzˈɛsəɹˌi lˈiːən], \pəzˈɛsəɹˌi lˈiːən], \p_ə_z_ˈɛ_s_ə_ɹ_ˌi l_ˈiː__ə_n]\

Definitions of POSSESSORY LIEN

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A claim which can be enforced in case the lienor has possession of the goods of the lienee. For instances, agents, bankers or carriers can exercise possessory lien.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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