- nounpossession (noun) · possessions (plural noun)
- the state of having, owning, or controlling something:"he had taken possession of one of the sofas" · "the book came into my possession" · "are you in possession of any items over $500 in value?"
- lawvisible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy:"both teams attempting to gain possession of the ball" · "they were imprisoned for possession of explosives"
- informalthe state of possessing an illegal drug:"they're charged with possession"
- (in football, basketball, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a particular player or team:"the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
- (possessions)an item of property; something belonging to one:"I was alone with no money or possessions" · "that photograph was Bert's most precious possession"
- a territory or country controlled or governed by another:"France's former colonial possessions"
- the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit:"they prayed for protection against demonic possession"
- the state of being completely under the influence of an idea or emotion:"fear took possession of my soul"
OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from Latin possessio(n-), from the verb possidere (see possess).Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- the state of having, owning, or controlling something:
- visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy:
- an item of property; something belonging to one:
- a territory or country controlled or governed by another:
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