The state of having, owning, or controlling something. The possession of a rare artifact made him the envy of collectors.
An item of property; something belonging to one. She packed all her possessions into a single suitcase before leaving.
The state of being controlled by a demon or spirit. The priest was called to perform an exorcism on the girl believed to be suffering from demonic possession.
In sports, the state of having control of the ball or puck. The team maintained possession for most of the game, leading to their victory.
A territory or country controlled or governed by another state or power. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated possession of the United States.