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- Dictionarypos·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
- 2. an item of property; something belonging to one: "I was alone with no money or possessions" Similar
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The meaning of POSSESSION is the act of having or taking into control. How to use possession in a sentence.
A possession is something that belongs to you. If you've got a special rubber ducky, that’s one of your possessions, and it may even be your prized possession. Possession is all about control: if you have possession of something, you own it, or have your hands on it.
POSSESSION definition: 1. the fact that you have or own something: 2. something that you own or that you are carrying…. Learn more.
noun. the act or fact of possessing. Synonyms: occupation, tenure. the state of being possessed. ownership. Law. actual holding or occupancy, either with or without rights of ownership. a thing possessed: He packed all his possessions into one trunk. possessions, property or wealth. a territorial dominion of a state. Sports.
The meaning of POSSESS is to have and hold as property : own. How to use possess in a sentence.
To possess something is to have or own it. You can possess a physical object, you can possess a particular quality or skill, or you can possess control or influence over someone.
1.uncountable noun. If you are inpossessionof something, you have it, because you have obtained it or because it belongs to you. [formal] Those documents are now in the possession of the Guardian. [ + of] We should go up and take possession of the land. [ + of] He was also charged with illegal possession of firearms. [ + of]
[uncountable] (formal) the state of having or owning something. possession of something The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants. On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune.
1. a. The act or fact of possessing. b. The state of being possessed: the land's possession by the town. 2. a. Something owned or possessed: removed his possessions from the desk. b. A territory subject to foreign control. 3. Law. a. Power or control over something: possession of a firearm. b.
possession. noun. /pəˈzɛʃn/ having/owning. [uncountable] (formal) the state of having or owning something The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel.
