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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. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › possessionPOSSESSION Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for POSSESSION: hands, enjoyment, control, ownership, keeping, proprietorship, dominion, power; Antonyms of POSSESSION: relinquishment, surrendering, dispossession, nonpossession, transferal, real estate, immovables, ejection

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › possessionPOSSESSION - 37 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to possession. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of possession. He's had possession of the adjoining lot for 10 years. Possession is nine-tenths of the law. Synonyms. possessing. owning. ownership. proprietorship. vested interest. occupation. occupancy.

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   Another way to say Possession? Synonyms for Possession (other words and phrases for Possession).

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   Thesaurus for Possession. Related terms for possession - synonyms, antonyms and sentences with possession.

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   Synonyms for POSSESS: have, retain, own, enjoy, hold, command, keep, carry; Antonyms of POSSESS: want, lack, relinquish, yield, renounce, abandon, surrender, require.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusPOSSESSION Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Synonyms for POSSESSION in English: ownership, control, custody, hold, hands, tenure, occupancy, proprietorship, province, territory, …

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusPOSSESSIONS - 143 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of possessions in English. possessions. noun. These are words and phrases related to possessions. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. PROPERTY. Synonyms. property. belongings. effects. goods. estate. wealth. assets. resources. holdings. chattels. appointments. funds. means. investments. stock. treasure.

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    Synonyms for POSSESS in English: own, have, hold, be in possession of, be the owner of, have in your possession, have to your name, be endowed with, have, enjoy, ….

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    Synonyms for POSSESSION: ownership, self-possession, mastery, title, proprietary rights, dominion, asset, belongings, hold, control, fruition, monomania, self-control, goods; Antonyms for POSSESSION: lack, want, need.