nounπShareControl or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights."The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "propertyrightassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is owned."I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that."propertyasseteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOwnership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own."My possession of the new math textbook is temporary; I will return it to the library after the exam. "propertyrightassetlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA territory under the rule of another country."The island nation was a possession of the larger empire. "politicsgovernmentnationworldstategeographyhistoryareapropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity."Back then, people with psychiatric disorders were sometimes thought to be victims of demonic possession."supernaturalreligionmythologytheologysoulmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness."Her intense anger and frustration led to a moment of possession. "mindemotionsoulsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareControl of the ball; the opportunity to be on the offensive."The scoreboard shows a little football symbol next to the name of the team that has possession."sportgamepositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball."The soccer player's quick possession of the ball allowed them to score. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA syntactic relationship between two nouns or nominals that may be used to indicate ownership."The possession of a library card is required to borrow books from the school. "grammarlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invest with property."The company's new CEO will soon possess the rights to the old building. "propertybusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
