possession

Definition

  • noun: the condition of having or owning something
  • noun: the act of having or taking into control
  • synonyms: wealth, dominion, madness

Examples

  • She is old but still has (full) 'possession' of her senses/faculties. [=she is still able to think clearly]

  • I have 'in my possession' [=I possess] silverware that has been passed down in my family for generations.

  • He did not have 'possession' of the ball before he was knocked out of bounds.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...I didn't think he'd really do it. Gandalf? Bilbo's ring. He's gone to stay with the Elves. He's left you Bag End. AIong with all his possessions. The ring is yours now. -Put it somewhere out of sight. -Where are you going? -There are some things that I must see to. -What things? (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring