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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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   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.

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.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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   noun. the act or fact of possessing. Synonyms: occupation, tenure. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POSSESS definition: 1. to have or own something, or to have a particular quality: 2. (of a wish or an idea) to take…. Learn more.

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   Jul 3, 2013 · To possess something is to have or own it. You can possess a physical object, you can possess a particular quality or skill, or you can possess control or influence over someone.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › possessionPossession Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    POSSESSION meaning: 1 : the condition of having or owning something; 2 : something that is owned or possessed by someone.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › possessionpossession | meaning of possession in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    From Longman Business Dictionary pos‧ses‧sion /pəˈzeʃən/ noun 1 [ countable] something that someone owns It’s vital to insure your possessions for the journey to your new home. 2 [ uncountable] the state of having or owning something What happens if the buyer has possession of a work, but has not completely paid for it when it is stolen?