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- Dictionarypossession/pəˈzɛʃn/
noun
- 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "she had taken possession of the sofa" Similar
- 2. something that is owned or possessed: "I had no money or possessions" Similar
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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.
1. a. : the act of having or taking into control. b. : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership. c. : ownership. d. : control of the ball or puck. also : an instance of having such control (as in football) scored on their first two possessions. 2. : something owned, occupied, or controlled : property. 3. a.
Possession is all about control: if you have possession of something, you own it, or have your hands on it. If your house keys are in your possession, you know where they are. In soccer being in possession means having control of the ball; in hockey, it’s having your stick on the puck.
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
Definition of possession noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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]
POSSESSION definition: 1. a thing that you own: 2. the fact of having or owning something: . Learn more.
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.
n. 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.
