... Pro consequendis in u.i. doctoralibus insigniis & privilegiis ... subsequentes LXXXVI. theses de interdictis cum octo parergis

VI.
Possession, according to the Jurisconsult Paulus, is said to be from "seats" sedibus, as if a "positioning of seats" sedum positio: because, as Labeo says, it is naturally held by him who insists upon it: although I am not unaware that it is also frequently used in law simply for ownership.

VII.
Possession can be defined as a certain detention of a corporeal thing, with the affection or intention of possessing it.

VIII.
For the true possession is of corporeal things, not of incorporeal things, although these too are said to be possessed in a quasi-manner.

IX.
Various species of possession are provided by the Learned Doctors. Truly, since different titles do not constitute different species, with the most famous Jurisconsult of all Germany, Matthaeus Wesenbeck, I prefer to posit two: the one Natural, the other Civil.

X.
We call that "Natural" possession, according to the most learned Cujacius, which consists solely in the body, not by right of ownership, but with the intention of holding it for oneself.

XI.
"Civil" possession is just possession, which has a bond of law, and is proven by law and civil right: such as when someone possesses from a just title, with the intention of holding it for oneself.

XII.
Possession is acquired by intention and body. For we do not immediately possess those things which we devour with hope and desire: but beyond the intention, an apprehension—not only real but also fictitious—must intervene.

XIII.
And it is acquired not only through ourselves, but also through other persons who are subject to our law.

XIV.
And not only adults, but also pupils minors under guardianship, unless they are clearly infants, or