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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time: Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft. [ C usually plural ] a country that is ruled by another country: a former overseas possession. [ U ]

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   the state of being controlled or dominated by or as if by evil spirits. the physical control or occupancy of land, property, etc, whether or not accompanied by ownership. to take possession of a house. a territory subject to a foreign state or to a sovereign prince. colonial possessions.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSSESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. the act of possessing or state of being possessed 2. anything that is owned or possessed 3. wealth or property.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › possessionPossession - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpossession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of possession noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOSSESSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   POSSESSION definition: 1. a thing that you own: 2. the fact of having or owning something: . Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishpossession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /pəˈzɛʃn/ having/owning. [uncountable] (formal) the state of having or owning something The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › possessionPossession - definition of possession by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. The act or fact of possessing. b. The state of being possessed: the land's possession by the town. 2. a. Something owned or possessed: removed his possessions from the desk. b. A territory subject to foreign control. 3. Law. a. Power or control over something: possession of a firearm. b.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › possessPossess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of POSSESS is to have and hold as property : own. How to use possess in a sentence.