单词	repossessions
释义	possession noun pos·​ses·​sion pə-ˈze-shən   also  -ˈse- 1 a : the act of having or taking into control b : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership c : ownership d : control of the ball or puck also : an instance of having such control (as in football) scored on their first two possessions 2 : something owned, occupied, or controlled : property 3 a : domination by something (such as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea) b : a psychological state in which an individual's normal personality is replaced by another c : self-possession possessional pə-ˈzesh-nəl  -ˈze-shə-nᵊl  also  -ˈsesh-nəl  or  -ˈse-shə-nᵊl adjective possessionless pə-ˈze-shən-ləs  -ˈse- adjective Synonyms control enjoyment hands keeping See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The city can take possession of the abandoned buildings. She came into possession of a rare silver coin. The family lost all of its possessions in the fire. This ring was my mother's most precious possession. The defendant was charged with heroin possession. Recent Examples on the Web Pablo Antonio Avila-Banagas was taken into custody on Sept. 9 and charged with injury to a disabled person, failure to stop and render aid, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Paul Best, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The online jokes aside, many point to the serious colonial history behind Britain’s possession of the diamond. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Smith threw a touchdown pass of 38 yards to Will Dissly on the first possession of the season and hit Colby Parkinson for a 25-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Tim Booth, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The diamond was unearthed in central southern India and passed through the possession of Indian princes and kings before ending up in British hands in 1849. Nikhil Kumar, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 The pass was the first of the season for Burrow and ended the Bengals’ first possession of 2022 after two snaps. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Jordan Hicks had another one that forced Rodgers to lose a fumble on the first possession of the second half. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 As the Justice Department's probe into the Republican former president's possession of White House materials deepens, lawmakers of both parties have more questions than answers. Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 The father responded to take possession of the vehicle, which was registered in his name. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing possession have in one's possession self-possession vacant possession have in one's possession self-possession vacant possession Kids Definition possession noun pos·​ses·​sion pə-ˈze-shən  1 : the condition of having or owning something The will is in my possession. 2 : something that is held by someone as property a valuable possession Legal Definition possession noun pos·​ses·​sion pə-ˈze-shən  1 : the act, fact, or condition of having control of something: as a : actual possession in this entry b : constructive possession in this entry c : knowing dominion and control over a controlled substance or other contraband d in the civil law of Louisiana : the detention or enjoyment of a corporeal thing e : control or occupancy of property — actual possession : direct occupancy, use, or control of real property had actual possession of the land despite a lack of legal title : direct physical custody, care, or control of property or contraband (as illegal drugs) actual possession is not necessary to sustain a conviction — State v. Garrison, 896 S.W.2d 689 (1995) — adverse possession : actual possession of another's real property that is open, hostile, exclusive, continuous, adverse to the claim of the owner, often under a claim of right or color of title, and that may give rise to title in the possessor if carried out for a specified statutory period (as ten years) also : the method of acquiring title by such possession see also hostile possession and notorious possession in this entry compare prescription — civil possession in the civil law of Louisiana : possession that exists by virtue of an intent to be the owner of a property even though one no longer occupies or has physical control of it — constructive possession : possession that exists by virtue of a right (as by title) rather than direct occupancy or control : the knowing ability and sometimes intent to exercise dominion and control over something (as illegal drugs) either directly or through others — hostile possession : possession (as in adverse possession) that is antagonistic to the claims of all others (as a record owner) and that is carried out with the intention to possess the property exclusively — notorious possession : possession (as in adverse possession) that is so conspicuous that it is generally known by people in the vicinity of the property and so gives rise to a presumption that the owner has notice of it — precarious possession in the civil law of Louisiana : possession of property that is exercised by another (as a lessee) with the permission of or on behalf of the owner see also acquisitive prescription at prescription 2 : something controlled, occupied, or owned personal possessions repossessions noun plural of repossession as in recoveries the act or process of getting something back an account of France's loss of the Louisiana Territory to Spain and its brief repossession of the area before selling it to the U.S. in 1803 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance recoveries reclamations recaptures retrievals rescues recoupments replenishments redemptions recruitments Antonyms & Near Antonyms losses misplacements
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