possession

US /pəˈzɛʃən/

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UK /pə'zeʃn/

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n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of being under the control of evil spirits

Do you really think she was under the possession of evil spirits? That’s stupid

n. (u.)Uncountable NounCrime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons

They found in his possession several guns and knives

n. (c.)Countable NounSomething that is owned by a person

The possession belonged to his brother, it was not hers to take

n. (u.)Uncountable NounControl of the ball by a particular team or player

Manchester United had most of the possession and controlled the game

n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of owning or controlling something.

The possession of nuclear weapons does not imply the intention to use them.

n. (c.)Countable NounA territory controlled by a country.

Guam is a US possession.

n. (c.)Countable NounA quality or talent that someone owns.

A good sense of humor is a valuable possession.

n. (u.)Uncountable NounA grammatical construction indicating ownership.

The word 'John's' shows possession.

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Total War: Rome 2 - First impressions - First Battle with Sparta

16:14

to me says admitted possession and getting this lace Lord
to me says admitted possession and getting this lace Lord

How airplane legroom got so tight

09:15

And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.
And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.
in my possession.
in my possession.

Real Exorcism Goes Wrong | Tales From the Bottle

04:40

1973 would see the release of hit film 'The Exorcist', in which a twelve-year-old girl is possessed by a demon, and two priests attempt to rid the child of the possession.
1973 would see the release of hit film 'The Exorcist', in which a twelve-year-old girl is possessed by a demon, and two priests attempt to rid the child of the possession.

ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING

02:29

This is my most valuable possession in the world.
This is my most valuable possession in the world.

Stave 2 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - The First of the Three Spirits

38:50

night had beaten off bright day, and taken possession of the world.
night had beaten off bright day, and taken possession of the world.

Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

11:49

The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.
The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.
With this, the situation in Ireland became uncertain, as Ireland was a Papal possession
With this, the situation in Ireland became uncertain, as Ireland was a Papal possession

Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

16:04

In possession of a modified immune system with a library of potential
In possession of a modified immune system with a library of potential

MY NEW JOB

05:21

I have to sell my most prized possession.
I have to sell my most prized possession.

Zendaya On Her In-N-Out Order, Last Show Binged & Styling w/ Law Roach | Ask Me Anything | ELLE

07:04

My prized possession?
My prized possession?
It sounds weird calling my dog a possession,
It sounds weird calling my dog a possession,

WW2: The Resource War - The Engines of War - Extra History - #3

07:38

and to take possession of the Soviet oil fields. When this enormous effort stalled
and to take possession of the Soviet oil fields. When this enormous effort stalled