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possessory conservator. See noncustodial parent under PARENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

  cluster zoning.See ZONING.

club-law. Government by clubs (big sticks) or violence; the use of illegal force in place of law. [Blacks Law 8th]

Club Fed.Slang. A low-security federal prison, usu. for white-collar criminals, that has a comparatively informal, relaxed atmosphere and, reputedly, luxury facilities. • Some sources claim that “Club Fed” prisons offer weight-lifting equipment, tennis courts, cable television, computers, musical instruments, and even miniature golf. [Blacks Law 8th]

CLU. See chartered life underwriter under UNDERWRITER. [Blacks Law 8th]

CLSer. See CRIT. [Blacks Law 8th]

cloud on title.A defect or potential defect in the owner’s title to a piece of land arising from some claim or en-cumbrance, such as a lien, an easement, or a court order. See action to quiet title under ACTION(4). [Cases: Quieting Title  7. C.J.S. Quieting Title § 12.] [Blacks Law 8th]

possessory claim. Title to public land held by a claimant who has filed a declaratory statement but has not paid for the land. [Cases: Public Lands 31. C.J.S. Public Lands § 41.] [Blacks Law 8th]

possessory action. See ACTION(4). [Blacks Law 8th]

possessory (p<<schwa>>-zes-<<schwa>>-ree), adj. Of, relating to, or having possession. [Blacks Law 8th]