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Nine-Tenths of the Law — Directed by B. Reeves Eason Written by B. Reeves Eason Starring Mitchell Lewis Release date(s) … Wikipedia
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Possession is nine-tenths of the law. — something that you say which means that if you have something, it is difficult for other people to take it away from you. It would be hard to ask for the piano back after they ve had it for so long. Possession is nine tenths of the law and all… … New idioms dictionary
possession is nine tenths of the law — possession is nine tenths of the ˈlaw idiom (saying) if you already have or control sth, it is difficult for sb else to take it away from you, even if they have the legal right to it Main entry: ↑possessionidiom … Useful english dictionary
possession is nine points of the law — There is no specific legal ruling which supports this proverb though the concept is widely acknowledged but in early use the satisfaction often (sometimes twelve) points was commonly asserted to attest full entitlement or ownership. Possession,… … Proverbs new dictionary
English numerals — are words for numbers used in English speaking cultures. Contents 1 Cardinal numbers 2 Specialized numbers 3 Multiplicative numerals 4 Negative numbers … Wikipedia
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