Usucaption is a Latin term that refers to the acquisition of property through continuous use or possession. There are several synonyms for usucaption, such as prescription, adverse possession, and acquisitive prescription. Prescription refers to the process of acquiring legal rights or ownership of property through continuous use for a specified period. Adverse possession is similar to prescription and denotes the acquisition of property without the consent of the owner through a prolonged adverse presence. Acquisitive prescription is the process of acquiring property ownership or rights through continuous use and possession, which varies from country to country. These terms facilitate the understanding of the legal concept of acquiring property without the owner's consent.