POSSESSION

/pəˈzɛʃən/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. noun the act of having and controlling property. — synonyms: ownership
  2. noun anything owned or possessed.
  3. noun being controlled by passion or the supernatural.
  4. noun a mania restricted to one thing or idea. — synonyms: monomania
  5. noun a territory that is controlled by a ruling state.
  6. noun the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. — synonyms: self-control, self-possession, willpower, will_power, self-command, self-will
  7. noun (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck).

Examples

  • “I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.”
  • “I'm in possession of the car.”
  • “Réunion is the largest of France's overseas possessions.”

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