Posesion (en. Possession)

/po.se.sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The right of a person over an asset.
The possession of the house grants him legal rights.
La posesión de la casa le otorga derechos legales.
Act of possessing something.
The possession of an animal requires responsibility.
La posesión de un animal requiere responsabilidad.
State of being under the control of something.
Culture is an essential part of identity possession.
La cultura es una parte esencial de la posesión de identidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'possessio', which means 'action of possessing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

de facto possession
The state in which someone exercises effective control over an asset.
posesión de hecho
in possession of
To have something in one's power, generally used in legal contexts.
en posesión de

Related Words

to possess
Having something in ownership.
poseer
dominion
Absolute control over something.
dominio
tenancy
Action of having something under care or control.
tenencia
control
Ability to direct or influence something.
control

Slang Meanings

To have total control over a situation or thing.
He has possession of the conversation.
Él tiene la posesión de la conversación.
To be in a possessive relationship.
Her boyfriend has a possessiveness over her that is not healthy.
Su novio tiene una posesión sobre ella que no es saludable.