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   pos·ses·sion

   /pəˈzeSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "he had taken possession of one of the sofas" Similar ownershipproprietorshipcontrolhandskeepingcarecustodychargeholdtitleguardianship
   • ▪ visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy: "both teams attempting to gain possession of the ball" Similar occupancytenureoccupationholdingtenancy
   • ▪ the state of possessing an illegal drug: informal "they're charged with possession"
   • ▪ (in football, basketball, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a particular player or team: "the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
   • 2. an item of property; something belonging to one: "I was alone with no money or possessions" Similar assetthingarticleitem ownedchattelbelongingsthingspropertyworldly goodsgoodspersonal effectseffectsstuffassetsaccoutrementsparaphernaliaimpedimentabits and piecesluggagebaggagebags and baggagechattelsmovablesvaluablesgoods and chattelsinformal:gearjunktrapsclobbertrekvulgar slang:shitcrapdated:dunnage
   • ▪ a territory or country controlled or governed by another: "France's former colonial possessions" Similar colonydependencyterritoryholdingdominionprotectorate
   • 3. the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit: "they prayed for protection against demonic possession"
   • ▪ the state of being completely under the influence of an idea or emotion: "fear took possession of my soul"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin possessio(n-), from the verb possidere (see possess).

   Derivatives

   • 1. possessionless adjective

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2. legal-wires.com › lex-o-pedia › concept-of-possessionConcept of Possession | Legal Wires

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Introduction. Possession refers to the most direct and significant relationship between a person and an object they hold. This concept extends beyond mere physical control. For example, if a person named A is holding an article in their hand, A is considered to be in possession of that article.

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4. www.grammar.cl › Notes › Possessive_AdjectivesPossessive Adjectives | English Grammar Lesson with Exercises ...

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   Sep 29, 2024 · Possessive adjectives are used to show possession or ownership of something. While we use them when we refer to people, it is more in the sense of relationship than ownership. The possessive adjectives in English are as follows:

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spirit_possessionSpirit possession - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Possession, in which Satan or demons take full possession of a person's body without their consent. This possession usually comes as a result of a person's actions; actions that lead to an increased susceptibility to Satan's influence. Obsession, which typically influences dreams.

6. 7esl.com › losing-or-loosingLosing or Loosing: Getting It Right! - 7ESL

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   Sep 14, 2024 · In contrast, losing and winning are opposites in the context of competition or possession. Losing means being defeated or not maintaining possession of something. Examples include: Our team is losing the game. I am losing my grasp on the details.

7. www.findacriminaldefenseattorney.com › PossessionDrug Possession | Possession of a Controlled Substance

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   5 days ago · Drug Possession. Possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia or equipment and chemicals for manufacturing drugs is a crime according to state and federal laws. The penalties for drug possession will vary depending upon the state, the type of drug and the amount.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › material possessionMaterial possession - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms -...

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   5 days ago · /məˌtɪriəl pəˌzɛʃən/ IPA guide. Other forms: material possessions. Definitions of material possession. noun. property or belongings that are tangible. synonyms: tangible possession. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Material possession." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/material possession.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › embezzlementEmbezzlement | Fraud, Misappropriation, Theft | Britannica

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Embezzlement, crime generally defined as the fraudulent misappropriation of goods of another by a servant, an agent, or another person to whom possession of the goods has been entrusted. The offense has no single or precise definition. Typically, embezzlement occurs when a person gains possession.