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    Possession (en. Possession)

    /pɔ.zɛ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of possessing.
    The possession of weapons is regulated.
    La possession d'armes est réglementée.
    What one possesses.
    His possessions were sold at auction.
    Ses possessions ont été vendues aux enchères.
    State of control over something.
    He has total possession of his business.
    Il a une possession totale de son entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'possessio', derived from 'possidere' which means 'to have within'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exclusive possession
    Right to completely control something.
    possession exclusive
    in possession of
    To have something with oneself.
    en possession de
    lose possession
    To cease having something.
    perdre possession
    own a property
    To have real estate or material goods.
    posséder un bien

    Related Words

    possess
    To have the ownership of something.
    posséder
    property
    That which belongs to someone.
    propriété
    domination
    Control or power over something.
    domination

    Slang Meanings

    To have something at hand.
    I have all that in possession.
    J'ai tout ça en possession.
    To be in control of a situation.
    She has total possession of the party.
    Elle a la possession totale de la fête.