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Moderatepossession
The correct spelling is possession.
How to pronounce possession
/pəˈzɛʃən/
nounIPA: /pəˈzɛʃən/
Say it like: Pos-ses-zho-n
The correct spelling is possession. Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. For example: "I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that."
Usage Examples
“I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.”
“I'm in possession of the car.”
“Réunion is the largest of France's overseas possessions.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
- 2.Something that is owned.
- 3.Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
- 4.A territory under the rule of another country.
- 5.The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
verb
- 1.To invest with property.
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