Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃən/
noun the state of having, owning, or controlling something
A1 I have a possession that I cherish deeply.
A2 She lost her possession in the park yesterday.
B1 Owning a possession comes with responsibilities.
B2 His most valuable possession is his vintage car collection.
C1 The artist's possession of unique talent sets him apart from others.
C2 The possession of power can corrupt even the most noble of individuals.
adjective relating to or indicating possession
A1 She has a possession of great value.
A2 His possession of the stolen goods led to his arrest.
B1 The possession of a valid ID is required to enter the building.
B2 The possession of a firearm without a license is illegal.
C1 Her possession of multiple properties made her a wealthy individual.
C2 The possession of knowledge is a powerful tool in any field.
formal The suspect was found in possession of stolen goods.
informal I have possession of the keys, so we can leave whenever you're ready.
slang She's always flexing her designer possessions on social media.
figurative Knowledge is the most valuable possession one can have.
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