possession possession /pəˈzɛʃən/

noun

1. () The act of having and controlling property  ( ownership , possession )
   the act of having and controlling property
     The antique vase was her most prized possession.
   The antique vase was her most prized possession.
   
2. () Anything owned or possessed  ( possession )
   anything owned or possessed
   
3. (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)  ( possession )
   (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
    They took possession of the ball on their own goal line
   they took possession of the ball on their own goal line
   
4. The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior  ( possession , self-command , self-control , self-possession , self-will , will power , willpower )
   the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
   
5. A territory that is controlled by a ruling state  ( possession )
   a territory that is controlled by a ruling state
   
6. A mania restricted to one thing or idea  ( monomania , possession )
   a mania restricted to one thing or idea
     His monomania for a particular hobby consumed his thoughts and actions.
   His monomania for a particular hobby consumed his thoughts and actions.
   
7. Being controlled by passion or the supernatural  ( possession )
   being controlled by passion or the supernatural