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Definition possession in American English

possession noun

noun
/pəˈzeʃ(ə)n/

▪ material, personal, precious, prized, treasured, valued, worldly

1

something that you own

Example

Their family home and possessions were destroyed in the fire.

Example

all your worldly possessions (=everything that you own)

Example

Her most prized possession is a locket that she wears constantly.

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2

a situation in which you have or own something

Example

The seller is entitled to retain possession of the goods until they are paid for.

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3

the crime of owning something illegal, for example drugs or weapons

Example

She was arrested for possession of narcotics.

Example

The brothers were caught in possession of stolen property.

4

a country's possessions are other countries that it governs

Example

France and her overseas possessions

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5

if you have possession in a team game such as football or basketball, you have the ball

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6

a situation in which someone is controlled by an evil spirit

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Definition possession in American English