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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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   What does possession mean?

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

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   What does possession of a passport mean?

   • [uncountable] (formal) the state of having or owning something possession of something The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants. On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune.

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   What does possession mean in sports?

   • possessions, property or wealth. a territorial dominion of a state. Sports. physical control of the ball or puck by a player or team: He didn't have full possession when he was tackled. the right of a team to put the ball into play: They had possession after the other team sank a free throw. the feeling or idea itself.

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   What are your possessions?

   • belongings Your possessions are the things that you own or have with you at a particular time. People had lost their homes and all their possessions. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Drag the correct answer into the box.

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   Apr 4, 2015 · possession: [noun] the act of having or taking into control. control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership. ownership.

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   Possession definition: the act or fact of possessing.. See examples of POSSESSION used in a sentence.

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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.

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    possession of something The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants. On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract ...