Once an area has been chosen, managers must then acquire ownership and gain support.

Said goal was to acquire ownership of the newspaper and printing establishment associated with his family.

As to the substantive appeal, the issue was whether after it acquired ownership, the council was occupying the premises for a public purpose.

Sometimes a squatter acquires ownership of a property by 'adverse possession'.

But ministers are also anxious to prevent hostile powers from acquiring ownership or control of sensitive businesses and assets.