Absolute property
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In respect to chattels personal property is said to be "absolute" where a man has, solely and exclusively, the right and also the occupation of any movable chattels, so that they cannot be transferred from him, or cease to be his, without his own act or default. 2 Bl Comm. 389. In the law of wills, a bequest or devise "to be the absolute property" of the beneficiary, may pass a title in fee simple. Myers v. Anderson, 1 Strob. Eq. (S. Ct) 344, 47 Am. Dec. 537; Fackler v. Berry, 93 Va. 565, 25 S. E. 887, 57 Am. St. Bep. 819. Or it may mean that the property is to be held free from any limitation or condition or free from any control or disposition on the part of others. Wilson v. White, 133 Ind. 614, 33 N. E. 361, 19 L. R. A. 581; Williams v. Vancleave, 7 T. B. Mon. (Ky.) 388, 393.
Defined under Property in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Absolute property is where a man hath solely and exclusively the right, and also the occupation, of movable chattels; distinguished from a
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Full, and complete ownership of chattels in possession, as distinguished from that of a special, qualified, or temporary kind. 2 Bl. Coin. 388. 2 Steph. Com. 73. 2 Kent's Com. 347.