Meaning & Definition of word "Possession"
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Possession
/pəˈzɛʃən/
noun:
- 1. The state of having, owning, or controlling something.
- Example: Her possession of the ancient manuscript impressed the scholars.
- 2. Something that is owned.
- Example: He treasured the possession of the family heirloom.
- 3. The act of possessing something.
- Example: The possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime.
- 4. Control or occupancy of a particular place.
- Example: The possession of the estate was contested in court.
verb:
- 1. To have as belonging to one; to own.
- Example: She possesses a rare talent for music.
Etymology
From Old French 'possession' or Latin 'possessio'
Common Phrases and Expressions
in possession of:
having or owning something.
out of possession:
no longer having or owning something.
possession is nine-tenths of the law:
actual ownership is easier to prove than the right to ownership.
Related Words
possess:
to have as belonging to one; to own.
possessor:
a person who possesses something.
unpossession:
the state of being without possession.
Slang Meanings of possession
Meaning: Take possession
Example Sentence: He decided to take possession of the opportunity when it arose.
Meaning: Possession is everything
Example Sentence: When it comes to that game, possession is everything.