☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Pedis Possessio

In mining law, the doctrine that a prospector who is in actual, physical possession of a mining claim and diligently working it is protected against forcible entry by rival claimants, even before formal location.

Etymology: Latin 'pedis possessio' (foothold possession) · Category: Mining Law · Source: Union Oil Co. v. Smith (1919)
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