possession Definition

possession
noun

1. The condition of possessing something; ownership.

Example: took possession of the goods
Example: It came into my possession
Thesaurus: ownership, control, hold, custody, dominion, proprietorship, tenure.
2. The crime of possessing something illegally.

Example: The terrorist was charged with possession of firearms
3. Occupancy of property.

Example: take possession of the house
4. sport.
Control of the ball, puck, etc by one or other team in a match.
5. Something owned.
6. One's property or belongings.

Thesaurus: belongings, assets, things, stuff, effects, property, junk (slang), riches, wealth, traps, paraphernalia, estate, goods, movables, chattels.
Form: possessions
7. formal
A country's dominions abroad.
Example: foreign possessions
Thesaurus: territory, province, colony, protectorate, dependency.
Form: possessions

Idiom: be in possession of something

To hold or possess it.