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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › possessionPossession Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. 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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › possessionPossession - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › possessionPossession - definition of possession by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. 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]

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › possessionPOSSESSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › possession_npossession, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun possession, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. possession has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) psychology (early 1600s) mining (mid 1600s) agriculture (early 1700s) sport (1880s)

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › possessionpossession - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    4 days ago · Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. Something that is owned. The car quickly became his most prized possession. I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of possession – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    POSSESSION definition: 1. a thing that you own: 2. the fact of having or owning something: . Learn more.