Question

What is the definition of possession

Answer 1

noun
1.
the state of having, owning, or controlling something.
"she had taken possession of the sofa”


LAW
visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy as distinct from ownership.
"the landlord wishes to gain possession of the accommodation"


INFORMAL
the state of possessing an illegal drug.
"they're charged with possession"


INFORMAL
the state of possessing an illegal drug.
"they're charged with possession"


2.
something that is owned or possessed.
"I had no money or possessions"


a territory or country controlled or governed by another.
"France's former colonial possessions"


3.
the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit.
"they said prayers to protect the people inside the hall from demonic possession"

the state of being completely dominated by an idea or emotion.
"fear took possession of my soul"


Origin


Middle English: from Old French, from Latin possessio(n- ), from the verb possidere (see possess).

Answer 2

Possession is the state of of owning something