noun
mala fide possession; possession in bad faith
Legal term for possessing property while knowing one has no legal right to it, or while being aware of a defect in the title. Contrasts with 善意占有 (bona fide possession).
See also: 善意占有
悪意占有の場合、取得時効の要件が厳しくなる。
In the case of mala fide possession, the requirements for acquisitive prescription become stricter.
被告は悪意占有を主張して、所有権の取得を争った。
The defendant claimed mala fide possession and disputed the acquisition of ownership.