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Possession
pəˈzɛʃn
- the state of having, owning, or controlling something
"she had taken possession of the sofa"
ownership proprietorship control hands keeping care custody charge hold title guardianship seize appropriate impound expropriate sequestrate sequester confiscate- visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy as distinct from ownership
"the landlord wishes to gain possession of the accommodation"
- the state of possessing an illegal drug
"they're charged with possession"
- (in soccer, rugby, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a player or team
"the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
- something that is owned or possessed
"I had no money or possessions"
asset thing article item owned chattel belongings things property worldly goods goods personal effects effects stuff assets accoutrements paraphernalia impedimenta bits and pieces luggage baggage bags and baggage chattels movables valuables- a territory or country controlled or governed by another
"France's former colonial possessions"
- the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit
"they said prayers to protect the people inside the hall from demonic possession"
- the state of being completely dominated by an idea or emotion
"fear took possession of my soul"