Match the following

A) possession in which one may or may not be aware of what he or she possesses
B) possession with awareness of what one possesses
C) the ability to exercise control over property or objects; even though they are not in one's physical custody
D) possession in which one has direct physical control over the object or objects in question

1) knowing possession
2) mere possession
3) actual possession
4) constructive possession


Answers: 1) B 2) A 3) D 4) C

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