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 资深译员Gianluca,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与清洁与可再生能源有关的法律文件。