possessory claimglossary / POSSESSORY CLAIM possessory claim. Title to public land held by a claimant who has filed a declaratory statement but has not paid for the land. [Cases: Public Lands 31. C.J.S. Public Lands § 41.] 词条贡献者 译者Gary,毕业于国内一流的翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与合规与风控相关的法律文件。