possession

US /pəˈzeʃ.ən/
UK /pəˈzeʃ.ən/
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1.

the state of having, owning, or controlling something

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The family lost all their possessions in the fire.
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He took possession of the new car.
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ownershipholdingcustodycontroldominion
2.

something that is owned or possessed

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Her most prized possession is a vintage watch.
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He packed his few possessions and left.
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belongingseffectsassetspropertygoods
3.

the fact of being controlled by a demon or evil spirit

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The movie depicted a terrifying case of demonic possession.
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She claimed to be suffering from spiritual possession.
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obsessiondominationcontrolseizure
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possesspossessivetake possession of