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   Pos·ses·sion

   /pəˈzeSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "he had taken possession of one of the sofas" Similar ownershipproprietorshipcontrolhandskeepingcarecustodychargeholdtitleguardianship
   • ▪ visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy: "both teams attempting to gain possession of the ball" Similar occupancytenureoccupationholdingtenancy
   • ▪ the state of possessing an illegal drug: informal "they're charged with possession"
   • ▪ (in football, basketball, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a particular player or team: "the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
   • 2. an item of property; something belonging to one: "I was alone with no money or possessions" Similar assetthingarticleitem ownedchattelbelongingsthingspropertyworldly goodsgoodspersonal effectseffectsstuffassetsaccoutrementsparaphernaliaimpedimentabits and piecesluggagebaggagebags and baggagechattelsmovablesvaluablesgoods and chattelsinformal:gearjunktrapsclobbertrekvulgar slang:shitcrapdated:dunnage
   • ▪ a territory or country controlled or governed by another: "France's former colonial possessions" Similar colonydependencyterritoryholdingdominionprotectorate
   • 3. the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit: "they prayed for protection against demonic possession"
   • ▪ the state of being completely under the influence of an idea or emotion: "fear took possession of my soul"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin possessio(n-), from the verb possidere (see possess).

   Derivatives

   • 1. possessionless adjective

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   POSSESSION definition: 1. the fact that you have or own something: 2. something that you own or that you are carrying…. Learn more.

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   • The meaning of POSSESSION is the act of having or taking into control. How to use possession in a sentence.

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   • From Longman Business Dictionary pos‧ses‧sion /pəˈzeʃən/ noun 1 [ countable] something that someone owns It’s vital to insure your possessions for the journey to your new home. 2 [ uncountable] the state of having or owning something What happens if the buyer has possession of a work, but has not completely paid for it when it is stolen?

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   • In soccer being in possession means having control of the ball; in hockey, it’s having your stick on the puck. A possession can also be a territory controlled by another government, as Puerto Rico is a possession of the United States. "Possession."

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   What is a treasured possession?

   • I packed my remaining possessions into the trunk. treasured/prized/precious possession (=one that is very important to you) This old violin had been her father’s most treasured possession.

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   The meaning of POSSESSION is the act of having or taking into control. How to use possession in a sentence.

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   noun. the act or fact of possessing. Synonyms: occupation, tenure. the state of being possessed. ownership. Law. actual holding or occupancy, either with or without rights of ownership. a thing possessed: He packed all his possessions into one trunk. possessions, property or wealth. a territorial dominion of a state. Sports.

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   A possession is something that belongs to you. If you've got a special rubber ducky, that’s one of your possessions, and it may even be your prized possession. Possession is all about control: if you have possession of something, you own it, or have your hands on it.

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   If you are in possession of something, you have it, because you have obtained it or because it belongs to you. [ formal ] Those documents are now in the possession of the Guardian.

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   From Longman Business Dictionary possession pos‧ses‧sion / pəˈzeʃ ə n / noun 1 [countable] something that someone owns It’s vital to insure your possessions for the journey to your new home. 2 [uncountable] the state of having or owning something What happens if the buyer has possession of a work, but has not completely paid for it ...