criminal possession

Other forms: criminal possessions

Definitions of criminal possession
  1. noun
    (law) possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be possessed under certain circumstances
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    types:
    illegal possession
    possession of controlled substances
    type of:
    ownership, possession
    the act of having and controlling property
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