Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

usucapião

Legal Term

/u.zuˈka.pi.ɐ̃w/

Definition

Usucapião refers to the legal process of acquiring ownership of property through continuous possession over a certain period of time.

Examples

After living on the land for 15 years, he decided to file for usucapião.
Usucapião allows individuals to secure ownership rights in an efficient manner, especially in cases where documentation is lost.

Meaning

In simpler terms, it means that if a person has been using or living on a piece of land for a long enough time, they can claim ownership, even if they aren’t the formal owner.