constructive possession
- The ability to control an asset, even without actual possession of it
- Though he never touched the drugs, his knowledge of them and access to the locked drawer led to charges of constructive possession.
- Despite not physically having the stolen items, he was accused of constructive possession as he had the keys to the storage unit where they were found.
- The fact that she held exclusive keys to the safety box at the bank was enough to charge her with constructive possession of the contents.
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