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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"
The meaning of POSSESSION is the act of having or taking into control. How to use possession in a sentence.
POSSESSION definition: 1. the fact that you have or own something: 2. something that you own or that you are carrying…. Learn more.
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.
to have and hold as property : own; to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; to seize and take control of : take into one's possession… See the full definition
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 in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
possession. 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.
POSSESSION definition: 1. a thing that you own: 2. the fact of having or owning something: . Learn more.
1. If you are in possession of something, you have it, because you have obtained it or because it belongs to you. [formal] [...] 2. Your possessions are the things that you own or have with you at a particular time. [...] More. Grammar links for 'possession' Showing possession through nouns. How do you show possession through nouns in English?
