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X.
For with only one of these lacking, we are not seen to have acquired possession, whether we wish to obtain it through ourselves or through others.
XI.
As for the thing, it is necessary that it be such that it can be possessed.
XII.
Only corporeal things can be possessed.
XIII.
For incorporeal things, we cannot possess just as we cannot hold them.
XIIII.
Corporeal things are either in commerce or outside of commerce.
XV.
Of those things which are outside of commerce, there is also no possession.
XVI.
Whether by nature or by the constitution of the law, they are exempt from commerce.
XVII.
Things exempt from commerce by nature are those which, due to an obstacle of fact, we cannot possess, such as those occupied by the sea or rivers.
XVIII.
Things outside of commerce by the constitution of the law are those which we are prohibited from possessing by law and statutes.
XIX.
Such are sacred, holy, divine, and religious things, a free man, etc.
XX.
Therefore, only those things are possessed which are in commerce.
XXI.
Whether movable or immovable.
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