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   possession

   /pəˈzɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "she had taken possession of the sofa" Similar ownershipproprietorshipcontrolhandskeepingcarecustodychargeholdtitleguardianship
   • ▪ visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy as distinct from ownership: "the landlord wishes to gain possession of the accommodation" Similar occupancytenureoccupationholdingtenancy
   • ▪ the state of possessing an illegal drug: informal "they're charged with possession"
   • ▪ (in soccer, rugby, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a player or team: "the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
   • 2. something that is owned or possessed: "I had 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 said prayers to protect the people inside the hall from demonic possession"
   • ▪ the state of being completely dominated by 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   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.

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

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

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   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]

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.

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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.

9. en.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.

10. 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.

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

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    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.