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    Possession

    /pəˈzɛʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The state of having, owning, or controlling something.
    Her possession of the ancient manuscript impressed the scholars.
    Something that is owned.
    He treasured the possession of the family heirloom.
    The act of possessing something.
    The possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime.
    Control or occupancy of a particular place.
    The possession of the estate was contested in court.
    verb
    To have as belonging to one; to own.
    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

    Take possession
    He decided to take possession of the opportunity when it arose.
    Possession is everything
    When it comes to that game, possession is everything.