CONSTRUCTIVE
That which exists, not in fact, but as a result of the
operation of law. That which takes on a character
as a consequence of the way it is treated by a rule
or policy of law, as opposed to its actual character.
For example, constructive knowledge is notice
of a fact that a person is presumed by law to
have, regardless of whether he or she actually
does, since such knowledge is obtainable by the
exercise of reasonable care.
For example, possession of the key to a safe-
deposit box is constructive possession of the con-
tents of the box since the key gives its holder power and control over the contents.
