Precarious possession

Definition
in the civil law of Louisiana : possession of property that is exercised by another (as a lessee) with the permission of or on behalf of the owner
see also acquisitive prescription at prescription
2  : something controlled, occupied, or owned <personal ~s>



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confidential communication

a communication between parties to a confidential relation (as husband and wife, attorney and client, or doctor and patient) such that the recipient of the communication has a privilege exempting him or her from disclosing it as a witness


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