pəˈzeʃən n. 1
the act or
state of possessing or
being possessed. 2 the
thing possessed. 3 the act or state of
actual holding or occupancy. 4
Law power or
control similar to
lawful ownership but
which may exist separately
from it (prosecuted
for possession of
narcotic drugs). 5 (in pl.)
property,
wealth,
subject territory, etc. 6
Football etc.
temporary control of the ball by a
particular player. øin possession 1 (of a person) possessing. 2 (of a thing) possessed. in possession of 1 having in one's possession. 2 maintaining control
over (in possession of one's wits). in the possession of
held or owned
by. possession
order an order
made by a
court directing
that possession of a property be
given to the
owner.
take possession (often foll. by of)
become the owner or possessor (of a thing). øøpossessionless adj. [ME f. OF possession or L possessio -onis (as POSSESS)]