Pronunciation

/pəˈzeʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

Noun

1. Possession (n): The state or fact of having something as one’s own; ownership or control. Example: “He has complete possession of his house.”
2. Possessiveness (n): The quality of being possessive or protective of something or someone. Example: “Her possessiveness over her belongings was evident.”
3. Possession (legal) (n): The legal right to own or control property. Example: “The court ruled in favor of the defendant regarding the disputed possession of the land.”

Verb

1. To possess (v): To have physical or legal ownership of something. Example: “She possesses several valuable art pieces in her collection.”
2. To be possessed by (v): (figurative) To be under the influence or control of a supernatural entity or force. Example: “He was possessed by an intense passion for music.”

Phrases

• “In possession of” means to have physical control or ownership of something.
• “Lack of possession” refers to not having something.
• “Personal possessions” are items owned by an individual.
• “Bequeath possession” is to give ownership of something to someone upon death.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum displayed artifacts from various periods of history, showcasing their cultural possessions.”
• Verb: “After the auction, he proudly possessed the rare first edition book.”
• Legal: “The dispute arose when the landlord claimed to have possession of the tenant’s belongings.”

Synonyms

• Ownership
• Property
• Belongings
• Ownership rights
• Dominion
• Control
• Affectionate attachment (in the context of emotional attachment)