Possession is nine points of the lawPossession is nine points of the law : PhrasesMeaning: Someone claiming an overwhelming advantage over an opponent; someone claiming that something in their possession actually belongs to them whether this is the case or not. Example: Having found the wad of $5,000 cash on the street, Jethro thought that it was his - that possession is nine tenths of the law. Origin: The original nine points of the Law were: (1) a lot of money (2) a lot of patience (3) a good cause (4) a good lawyer (5) a good counsel (6) good witnesses (7) a good jury (8) a good judge and (9) good luck. Phrases Index
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