POSSESSION
Scrabble letter values: P3O1S1S1E1S1S1I1O1N1 = 12
Definition
- noun the act of having and controlling property. — synonyms: ownership
- noun anything owned or possessed.
- noun being controlled by passion or the supernatural.
- noun a mania restricted to one thing or idea. — synonyms: monomania
- noun a territory that is controlled by a ruling state.
- noun the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. — synonyms: self-control, self-possession, willpower, will_power, self-command, self-will
- noun (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck).
Examples
- “they took possession of the ball on their own goal line”
- “I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.”
- “I'm in possession of the car.”