The principle of adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of property under specific conditions including hostile, open, and adverse possession. However, the option 'off and on for the last five years' is incorrect as it does not meet the continuous possession requirement. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
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Adverse possession allows someone to claim ownership of property if they meet specific criteria, including possession being hostile, open, and adverse. The incorrect option is 'off and on for the last five years,' as continuous possession is typically required. Thus, option D does not fit the criteria associated with adverse possession. ;