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An ownership by proxy, such as where one party takes actions in the shoes of an owner, e.g. a parent on behalf of a minor child. … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTIVE OWNERSHIP

Branches of embassies of the United States that are situated globally. Usually refers to Immigration offices that accept applications and manage immigration issues. … [Read more...] about CONSULATE

Federal and state laws protecting the rights of consumers from the dangers associated with fraudulent, unsafe and unscrupulous practices by merchants and inferior, dangerous, deceptively advertised goods and services. … [Read more...] about CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW

When a party does not have actual possession but is deemed as if they had actual possession. It is the power to control something as if it is in one's possession. A party given a claim ticket to an item being held has constructive possession of that item. … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION

In ecclesiastical law. A church full or provided for. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CONSULTA ECCLESIA