possession

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

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From Latin possessio (Gen: possessionis)

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possession (plural possessions)

1. Ownership.
2. Something that is owned.
3. A territory under the rule of another country.
4. The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
5. (American football) Control of the ball; the opportunity to be on the offensive.

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From Latin possessionem (nominative of possessio)

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possession f. (plural possessions)

1. possession