(countable) Power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy.
(uncountable) Ownership of something.
I have possession of some valuable antiques.
(countable) Something that is owned.
These are my possessions.
(countable) A territory that is under the rule of another country.
Puerto Rico is a possession of the United States.
(uncountable) Possession is when a person's body is controlled by a demon or other supernatural being.
Exorcism is a movie about possession.
(uncountable) (sports) In sports, possession is control of the ball.
Real Madrid now has possession of the ball and is trying to score.

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