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possession is nine points of the law
prov. (dated form of possession is nine-tenths of the law English)
Usage examples of "possession is nine points of the law".
Meanwhile, the folks in Remda seem to figure possession is nine points of the law, so they're holdin' the stock till everything's settled.
Meanwhile, the folks in Remda seem to figure possession is nine points of the law, so they’.