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possession noun
/pəˈzeʃ.ən/ n Definition
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[U] when you have or own somethingThe possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.
formal I have in my possession a letter which may be of interest to you.
formal He was found in possession of explosives.
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[C usually plural] something that you own or that you are carrying with you at any timePlease remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft.
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[C usually plural] the countries that are ruled by another countrya former overseas possession
get/take possession of sth
legal to start to use and control a building or piece of land, whether you own it or not
We've already bought the house but we won't take possession of it until May.
(Definition of possession noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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