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    Posesión (en. Possession)

    /po.se.ˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The right one has over something that allows its use and enjoyment.
    The possession of the house grants him certain legal rights.
    La posesión de la casa le otorga ciertos derechos legales.
    Control or domination over something or someone.
    Possession of information is power.
    La posesión de la información es poder.
    State of having something in one's power.
    His possession of the book was accidental.
    Su posesión del libro fue accidental.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'possessio, possessionis', which derives from 'possidere' meaning to have or possess.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose possession
    To cease to have control or dominion over something.
    perder la posesión
    to maintain possession
    To maintain control or domination over something.
    sostener la posesión
    in possession of
    To have something in ownership or control.
    en posesión de

    Related Words

    to possess
    To have something in ownership.
    poseer
    property
    Something that is owned.
    propiedad
    tenancy
    The act of having something in possession.
    tenencia

    Slang Meanings

    To have something informally or unofficially.
    That motorcycle is in my possession, even though it's not registered in my name.
    Esa moto está en mi posesión, aunque no esté registrada a mi nombre.
    To be under the control of an emotion or mental state.
    I feel in possession of my senses when I listen to that music.
    Me siento en posesión de mis sentidos cuando escucho esa música.