‖bezitrecht, noun

/bəˈsət ˈrext/
Origin:
South African DutchShow more South African Dutch, ‘right of possession’, bezit possession + recht right.
historical, Law
Indisputable title granted to a holder of land where legal evidence of transfer or title was lacking. Also attributive.
1893 T. Reunert Diamonds & Gold 153There is another method by which indefeasible title may be obtained..called bezitrecht..which means right of possession;..it has only recently been introduced into the Gold Law.
1896 Star 14 Oct. 4A statement dealing with ‘Bezitrecht Titles’.
1933 W.H.S. Bell Bygone Days 125The tenure was made more secure by the grant of what was called ‘bezitrecht’, which conferred an almost complete title upon the holder. Many years after, the holder was permitted to obtain a freehold title to Government stands.
1951 W.H.S. Bell S. Afr. Legal Dict. 154In the early days of the Gold Fields,..it frequently happened that transfers were passed which were not perfectly regular, or powers of attorney were mislaid...To obviate the risk of defeat of title through some such irregularity or formal flaw, this certificate of bezitrecht was introduced.
1977 Friend 2 June (Suppl.) 3aBezitrecht meant the ‘right of possession’, and also a certificate of title granted by the Transvaal Government confirming and assuring the title already held by the registered owner of a mijnpacht (a mining area granted under lease in the Transvaal), water-right or other mining right.
Indisputable title granted to a holder of land where legal evidence of transfer or title was lacking. Also attributive.
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