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Arizona legal term

Acquire in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Acquire” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Acquire” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Acquire" means for a person to do any of the following: (a) Possess. (A.R.S. § 13-2314)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.