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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 › dictionary › possessionPossession Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POSSESSION is the act of having or taking into control. How to use possession in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › possessionPOSSESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Nov 4, 2017 · POSSESSION definition: 1. the fact that you have or own something: 2. something that you own or that you are carrying…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpossession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.oed.com › dictionary › possession_npossession noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the noun possession mean? 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.

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

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › possessionPOSSESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpossession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   junk things that are considered useless or of little value: I've cleared out all that old junk from the attic. possessions that can be moved, especially ones that you have with you at a particular time: Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the plane.