possession

noun

pos·ses·sion pə-ˈze-shən How to pronounce possession (audio)

also -ˈse-

: the act of having or taking into control

: control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership

: ownership

: control of the ball or puck

also : an instance of having such control (as in football)

scored on their first two possessions

: something owned, occupied, or controlled : property

: domination by something (such as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea)

: a psychological state in which an individual's normal personality is replaced by another

: self-possession

possessional

pə-ˈzesh-nəl How to pronounce possession (audio)

-ˈze-shə-nᵊl

also -ˈsesh-nəl

or -ˈse-shə-nᵊl

adjective

possessionless

pə-ˈze-shən-ləs How to pronounce possession (audio)

-ˈse-

adjective

Example Sentences

The city can take possession of the abandoned buildings. She came into possession of a rare silver coin. The family lost all of its possessions in the fire. This ring was my mother's most precious possession. The defendant was charged with heroin possession.

Recent Examples on the Web Pablo Antonio Avila-Banagas was taken into custody on Sept. 9 and charged with injury to a disabled person, failure to stop and render aid, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Paul Best, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The online jokes aside, many point to the serious colonial history behind Britain’s possession of the diamond.

Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Smith threw a touchdown pass of 38 yards to Will Dissly on the first possession of the season and hit Colby Parkinson for a 25-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Tim Booth, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The diamond was unearthed in central southern India and passed through the possession of Indian princes and kings before ending up in British hands in 1849.

Nikhil Kumar, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 The pass was the first of the season for Burrow and ended the Bengals’ first possession of 2022 after two snaps.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Jordan Hicks had another one that forced Rodgers to lose a fumble on the first possession of the second half.

Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 As the Justice Department's probe into the Republican former president's possession of White House materials deepens, lawmakers of both parties have more questions than answers.

Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 The father responded to take possession of the vehicle, which was registered in his name.

cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

possession

noun

pos·ses·sion pə-ˈze-shən How to pronounce possession (audio)

: the act, fact, or condition of having control of something: as

: actual possession in this entry

: constructive possession in this entry

: knowing dominion and control over a controlled substance or other contraband

in the civil law of Louisiana : the detention or enjoyment of a corporeal thing

: control or occupancy of property

— actual possession

: direct occupancy, use, or control of real property had actual possession of the land despite a lack of legal title

: direct physical custody, care, or control of property or contraband (as illegal drugs) actual possession is not necessary to sustain a conviction — State v. Garrison, 896 S.W.2d 689 (1995)

— adverse possession

: actual possession of another's real property that is open, hostile, exclusive, continuous, adverse to the claim of the owner, often under a claim of right or color of title, and that may give rise to title in the possessor if carried out for a specified statutory period (as ten years)

also : the method of acquiring title by such possession see also hostile possession and notorious possession in this entry compare prescription

— civil possession

in the civil law of Louisiana : possession that exists by virtue of an intent to be the owner of a property even though one no longer occupies or has physical control of it

— constructive possession

: possession that exists by virtue of a right (as by title) rather than direct occupancy or control

: the knowing ability and sometimes intent to exercise dominion and control over something (as illegal drugs) either directly or through others

— hostile possession

: possession (as in adverse possession) that is antagonistic to the claims of all others (as a record owner) and that is carried out with the intention to possess the property exclusively

— notorious possession

: possession (as in adverse possession) that is so conspicuous that it is generally known by people in the vicinity of the property and so gives rise to a presumption that the owner has notice of it

— precarious possession

in the civil law of Louisiana : possession of property that is exercised by another (as a lessee) with the permission of or on behalf of the owner see also acquisitive prescription at prescription

: something controlled, occupied, or owned

personal possessions

单词	possession
释义	possession noun pos·ses·sion pə-ˈze-shən also -ˈse- 1 a : the act of having or taking into control b : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership c : ownership d : control of the ball or puck also : an instance of having such control (as in football) scored on their first two possessions 2 : something owned, occupied, or controlled : property 3 a : domination by something (such as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea) b : a psychological state in which an individual's normal personality is replaced by another c : self-possession possessional pə-ˈzesh-nəl -ˈze-shə-nᵊl also -ˈsesh-nəl or -ˈse-shə-nᵊl adjective possessionless pə-ˈze-shən-ləs -ˈse- adjective Synonyms control enjoyment hands keeping See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The city can take possession of the abandoned buildings. She came into possession of a rare silver coin. The family lost all of its possessions in the fire. This ring was my mother's most precious possession. The defendant was charged with heroin possession. Recent Examples on the Web Pablo Antonio Avila-Banagas was taken into custody on Sept. 9 and charged with injury to a disabled person, failure to stop and render aid, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Paul Best, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The online jokes aside, many point to the serious colonial history behind Britain’s possession of the diamond. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Smith threw a touchdown pass of 38 yards to Will Dissly on the first possession of the season and hit Colby Parkinson for a 25-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Tim Booth, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The diamond was unearthed in central southern India and passed through the possession of Indian princes and kings before ending up in British hands in 1849. Nikhil Kumar, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 The pass was the first of the season for Burrow and ended the Bengals’ first possession of 2022 after two snaps. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Jordan Hicks had another one that forced Rodgers to lose a fumble on the first possession of the second half. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 As the Justice Department's probe into the Republican former president's possession of White House materials deepens, lawmakers of both parties have more questions than answers. Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 The father responded to take possession of the vehicle, which was registered in his name. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing possession have in one's possession self-possession vacant possession have in one's possession self-possession vacant possession Kids Definition possession noun pos·ses·sion pə-ˈze-shən 1 : the condition of having or owning something The will is in my possession. 2 : something that is held by someone as property a valuable possession Legal Definition possession noun pos·ses·sion pə-ˈze-shən 1 : the act, fact, or condition of having control of something: as a : actual possession in this entry b : constructive possession in this entry c : knowing dominion and control over a controlled substance or other contraband d in the civil law of Louisiana : the detention or enjoyment of a corporeal thing e : control or occupancy of property — actual possession : direct occupancy, use, or control of real property had actual possession of the land despite a lack of legal title : direct physical custody, care, or control of property or contraband (as illegal drugs) actual possession is not necessary to sustain a conviction — State v. Garrison, 896 S.W.2d 689 (1995) — adverse possession : actual possession of another's real property that is open, hostile, exclusive, continuous, adverse to the claim of the owner, often under a claim of right or color of title, and that may give rise to title in the possessor if carried out for a specified statutory period (as ten years) also : the method of acquiring title by such possession see also hostile possession and notorious possession in this entry compare prescription — civil possession in the civil law of Louisiana : possession that exists by virtue of an intent to be the owner of a property even though one no longer occupies or has physical control of it — constructive possession : possession that exists by virtue of a right (as by title) rather than direct occupancy or control : the knowing ability and sometimes intent to exercise dominion and control over something (as illegal drugs) either directly or through others — hostile possession : possession (as in adverse possession) that is antagonistic to the claims of all others (as a record owner) and that is carried out with the intention to possess the property exclusively — notorious possession : possession (as in adverse possession) that is so conspicuous that it is generally known by people in the vicinity of the property and so gives rise to a presumption that the owner has notice of it — precarious possession in the civil law of Louisiana : possession of property that is exercised by another (as a lessee) with the permission of or on behalf of the owner see also acquisitive prescription at prescription 2 : something controlled, occupied, or owned personal possessions possession noun 1 as in hands the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal a student who was found to have several overdue library books in his possession Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hands enjoyment control ownership keeping dominion proprietorship confiscation power mastery retention procurement claiming repossession authority command commandeering collaring Antonyms & Near Antonyms relinquishment surrendering dispossession transferal nonpossession 2 as in belongings possessions plural transportable items that one owns we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house Synonyms & Similar Words belongings things holdings stuff goods gear paraphernalia plunder chattels effects movables moveables personal property personalty personal effects property treasures furnishings valuables duds fixtures estate collateral tangibles appointments Antonyms & Near Antonyms real estate immovables 3 as in occupancy the act or fact of residing in a place squatters had established possession in the abandoned warehouse Synonyms & Similar Words occupancy occupation ownership habitation residency tenancy proprietorship tenantry trespass Antonyms & Near Antonyms ejectment ejection dispossession vacation vacancy vacating
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