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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSESSION | 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.

3. 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.

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.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSSESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (pəzeʃən ) Word forms: possessions. 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]

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishpossession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

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

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   possession noun (HAVE) the fact of having or owning something: I have in my possession a photograph which may be of interest to you. He was caught in possession of explosives. (Definition of possession from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

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    possession meaning, definition, what is possession: if something is in your possession, you ...: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOSSESSION - Definition & Translations | Collins English...

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    Definitions of 'possession'. 1. If you are in possession of something, you have it, because you have obtained it or because it belongs to you. [formal] [...] 2. Your possessions are the things that you own or have with you at a particular time. [...]