Possessory \Pos*sess"o*ry\, 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.

Possessory action or suit (Law), an action to regain or obtain possession of something. See under Petitory.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)