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Term: Possession

Definition:

Possession refers to the state of owning or having control over something. It can also relate to the state of being controlled or affected by something, such as an emotion or an idea.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The act or fact of possessing something; ownership.
  2. Noun: Something that is owned or possessed; a belonging.
  3. Noun: A state of being dominated, controlled, or influenced by something.
  4. Noun: A supernatural or ghostly control over a person.
  5. Noun: The state of a team having control over the ball or puck during a game.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. John's possession of the house was called into question after his sudden disappearance.
  2. Please take care of your valuable possessions during the trip.
  3. She felt a constant possession by fear since the incident.
  4. The old house was said to be under the possession of a ghost.
  5. The team's strong defense allowed them to maintain possession throughout the match.

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