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- DictionaryPos·ses·sion/pəˈzeSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "he had taken possession of one of the sofas"
- 2. an item of property; something belonging to one: "I was alone with no money or possessions"
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.
Definition of possession noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. possession. noun. /pəˈzeʃn/ Idioms. having/owning. [countable, usually plural] something that you own or have with you at a particular time synonym belongings. Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions. One of Jane's most prized possessions was her photo album.
possession is nine tenths of the law (saying) if you already have or control something, it is difficult for someone else to take it away from you, even if they have the legal right to it. See possession in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: possession.
possession noun (HAVE) the fact of having or owning something: I have in my possession a photograph which may be of interest to you. He was caught in possession of explosives. (Definition of possession from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of possession. in Chinese (Traditional) 擁有，佔有, 具有, 所有物，個人物品…
the act or fact of possessing. 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.
1 day ago · 1. uncountable noun. 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. [ + of] We should go up and take possession of the land. [ + of] He was also charged with illegal possession of firearms. [ + of]
2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. 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 Washington Post. He was also charged with illegal possession of firearms. Synonyms: ownership, control, custody, hold More Synonyms of possession.
