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possession


Definition: Meaning of, possession in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈzɛʃ(ə)n /

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possession possessions
  1. having something [uncountable] formal if something is in your possession, you own it, or you have obtained it from somewhere
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  2. something you own [countable usually plural] something that you own or have with you at a particular time [=  belongings]
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  3. crime [uncountable] law the crime of having illegal drugs or weapons with you or in your home
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  4. sport [uncountable] when a person or team has control of the ball in some sports
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  5. country [countable usually plural] a country controlled or governed by another country
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  6. evil spirits [uncountable] a situation in which someone's mind is being controlled by something evil
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  7. in (full) possession of your faculties/senses able to think in a clear and intelligent way, and not crazy or affected by old age
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  8. possession is nine-tenths of the law used to say that if you have something, you are likely to be able to keep it, even if it is not yours
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possession used in phrases

  • actual possession (noun)
    1. law immediate and direct physical control over property
  • constructive possession (noun)
    1. law having the power and intention to have and control property but without direct control or actual presence upon it
  • criminal possession (noun)
    1. law possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be possessed under certain circumstances
  • illegal possession (noun)
    1. possession of controlled substances
  • material possession (noun)
    1. property or belongings that are tangible
  • self-possession (noun)
    1. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behaviour
  • tangible possession (noun)
    1. property or belongings that are tangible
  • transferred possession (noun)
    1. a possession whose ownership changes or lapses
  • vacant possession (noun)
    1. house/flat with vacant possession a home or other building whose previous owner has left, so that the new owner can move into it immediately
  • worldly possession (noun)
    1. a commodity or good associated with the earthly, rather than the spiritual, existence of human beings
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Pronunciation: ˈkɔːstɪk;ˈkɒstɪk rɪˈmɑːk
Parts of Speech: noun
witty language used to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite
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