Glossary beginning with P

The Glossary provides basic legal and technical definitions for the most common terms related to the fight against illicit traffic in cultural goods.

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P

Permit

See "Authorisation (of export)".

Pillage

See "Looting".

Plunder

See "Looting".

Possessor

One who has possession of real or personal property.

Source: Glossary, UNESCO Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws

Provenance / Provenience

The full history and ownership of an item from the time of its discovery or creation to the present day, through which authenticity and ownership are determined.

Source: ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums