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nonpossession

UK
/ˌnɒn.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
US
/ˌnɑːn.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/

Translations

nonpossessionnoun
nonpossessions
pl
absence de possession
The nonpossession of a driver's license can limit one's mobility.
L’absence de possession d’un permis de conduire peut limiter la mobilité.
Additional translations
non-possessionS’emploie surtout dans un contexte spirituel ou philosophique.
Synonyms
absence
lack
unavailability
nonownership
deprivation
nonpossessionadjective
more nonpossession
Comp.
most nonpossession
Super.
UK
/ˌnɒn.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
US
/ˌnɑːn.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote the lack of possession.
de non-possession
Nonpossession offenses typically carry lighter penalties.
Les infractions de non-possession entraînent généralement des peines plus légères.
Synonyms
without possessions
non-materialistic
disencumbered of possessions
detached
ascetic
ownerless
unowned
nonpossessive
possessionless
non-possessing

Definitions

nonpossessionnoun
The state or condition of not possessing, owning, or having control over something.
The nonpossession of a driver's license can limit one's mobility.
The ethical or spiritual principle of renouncing material possessions.
Gandhi's commitment to nonpossession inspired many of his followers.
nonpossessionadjective
Characterized by or relating to a lack of possession or ownership.
Nonpossession offenses typically carry lighter penalties.
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