Prescription is a title by authority of law, deriving its force from use and time.

Explanation

Prescriptive title arises from continuous use over time and is confirmed by operation of law; it is not a grant from any person but a right born of established practice.

Where this applies

• I've been using this property continuously for decades — I've earned prescriptive rights.
• Prescriptive title comes from long continuous use recognized by law.
• My right to this land is established by uninterrupted use over time.

See also

• 11.4.2 Custom is sustained by its own force through continuance.
• 12.9.14 Long time and long use, which exceeds the memory of man, suffices in law.