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/pɔ.sɛ.sjɔ̃/
Translation
possession, ownership
Word origin
From Latin possessio, from possidere ('to own, to hold'). English 'possession' and 'possess' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- possessio
- English cognates
- possession, possess
Grammar
Examples
' .
He is in possession of a weapon.
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All his possessions fit into one bag.
au .
Ownership of the house passes to the son.
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She lost ownership of the land.
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These possessions cost a fortune.
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